Programs/Pediatrics/SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program
Back to Programs

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%
0

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

0

Salary Progression

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

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

City & State
St Louis, MO
Metropolitan Area
St. Louis, MO Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
6,154,422

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

Nominal Salary
$64,027
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$61,564
Value Rating
Average
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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
20
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:20
PGY-2:20
PGY-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

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.

Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations