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SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program

Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
St Louis, MO(St. Louis, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#168
Specialty Rank
$64,027
PGY1 Salary
24.0%
IMG %
#168
Emergency Medicine Ranking
41st Percentile
Top 59% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1102831201
NRMP Code:
1365110C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
123

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
30
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
23
0
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
31.6%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our Program provides top-notch emergency medicine education and delivers superior healthcare to the community of the Saint Louis. Our 3-year training program challenges residents to achieve their best in a well-resourced academic environment and produces highly trained emergency physicians both regionally and nationally. Our tertiary care level trauma center provides residents with an extensive, heterogeneous patient population from which to learn and serve.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$64,027
PGY-1
$65,804
PGY-2
$67,897
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
St Louis, MO
Metropolitan Area
St. Louis, MO Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
104(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$309K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$66K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
24.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
288K
Median Age
34 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.41000000000000003
Poverty Rate
24.0%
Unemployment Rate
13.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
59%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.31
Restaurant Meal
14.16
Gas (per gallon)
$4.37
Gym Membership
53

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$64,027
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$61,564
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1102831201
NRMP Code:
1365110C0YOG
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
123
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Craig Krausz
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/2/2026 - 1/27/2027
Interview Period:
10/21/2026 - 2/3/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1365110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Contact Person:
Wanda D Bailey-Gregory

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:9
PGY-3:9

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
24.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
11th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
36.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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