SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
St Louis, MO(St. Louis, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
60
Positions
#62
Specialty Rank
$64,027
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#62
Pediatrics Ranking
72nd Percentile
Top 28% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3202821127
- NRMP Code:
- 1365320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 330
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.4
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 70
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 82.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer a full immersion into providing primary care for medically underserved children. Residents work directly on campus treating patients who live in the community near our hospital with faculty who are passionate about providing comprehensive, equitable care to all children. All at Cardinal Glennon are driven by the mission that every child deserves access to exceptional care. Residents experience a high volume of common pediatric cases and extremely rare, complex disease management.
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
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,027
PGY-1
$65,804
PGY-2
$67,897
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
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
- 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:
- 3202821127
- NRMP Code:
- 1365320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 330
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kayla Heller
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 12/17/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/14/2027
- 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:
- 194
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1365320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Patricia Lotz
- Contact Email:
- pedsres@slucare.ssmhealth.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 20
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:20PGY-2:20PGY-3:20
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 9th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 35.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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