Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program
About This Program
Mercy provides strong clinical experience in a busy academic community hospital. This is a level 1 trauma center. Fellows will have experience in all hospital units, including all intensive care units and the dedicated burn unit. Our patient population is diverse, drawing from nearby urban, suburban, and rural communities across the state as a tertiary referral center. Our Palliative Care team is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Lindsay Schwalm, DO, MD
Mercy Hosp St Louis
Primary Program Contact
Sarah Nickerson
Mercy Hosp St Louis
Locations
Mercy Hosp St Louis
Hospice & Palliative Med Pgm
615 S New Ballas Rd
St louis, MO 63141
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.