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SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Southwest Illinois) Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
O'Fallon, IL(Ofallon, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
42
Positions
$62,609
PGY1 Salary
19.5%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201621427
NRMP Code:
1365120C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
42
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Marjorie Helen Guthrie
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
13
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.3
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
30
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
42.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
23%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our combined civilian/military program blends resources from community (HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital and SIHF Healthcare, military (Scott AFB), SSM Health/Saint Louis University, allowing us to offer residents a diverse patient population (rural/urban/inner city) and experiences (inpatient, obstetrics, office procedures to include Botox for migraines, vasectomy, skin procedures, etc.).

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$62,609
PGY-1
$64,321
PGY-2
$66,844
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
O'Fallon, IL
Metropolitan Area
Ofallon, IL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
12,757,634

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
81(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$306K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$47K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
27.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,757,634
Median Age
31 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.26
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
56%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.35
Gym Membership
38

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$62,609
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,295
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201621427
NRMP Code:
1365120C0YOG
Total Positions:
42
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Marjorie Helen Guthrie
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/4/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
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:
214
Min Step 2 Score:
214

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1365120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
St Elizabeth's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
St Elizabeth's Hospital
Contact Person:
Marjorie H Guthrie

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
14
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:14
PGY-2:14
PGY-3:14

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
19.5%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
14th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
46.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

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