Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Program
Nuclear medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
St Louis, MO(St. Louis, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$72,940
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2002811043
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 10
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 203
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 11
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 44.4%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our Nuclear Medicine program offers a residency up to 3 years, a combined 16-month DR/NM program, and an alternative pathway to the American Board of Radiology. It includes exposure to advanced modalities such as PET/MRI. The program features a dedicated radionuclide center for hands-on experience.The diverse resident cohort enriches the educational environment, fosters inclusivity, and enhances cultural competence, aligning with best practices for health equity and patient outcomes.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$72,940
PGY-1
$72,940
PGY-2
$75,889
PGY-3
$79,309
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- 21.8%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,154,422
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2002811043
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 10
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Maria Rosana Ponisio
- Email:
- mrponisio@wustl.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2025 - 5/30/2027
- Interview Period:
- 7/1/2025 - 5/30/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes, with exceptions
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 188
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 203
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Bre Vittitow
- Contact Email:
- rvittitow@wustl.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:2PGY-3:1
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
- 203
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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