SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
St Louis, MO(St. Louis, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
38
Positions
#127
Specialty Rank
$64,027
PGY1 Salary
35.3%
IMG %
#127
Psychiatry Ranking
60th Percentile
Top 40% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4002821113
- NRMP Code:
- 1365400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 38
- Interviews:
- 71
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 36
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 56.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Welcome to SSM Saint Louis University! Our academic program offers training in a wide range of settings, including a strong focus in community mental health. Our residents are well-trained in various evidence-based psychotherapy modalities, as well as in other somatic treatments (medications/ECT/etc). Our goal is to develop psychiatrists that are compassionate, intellectually curious, and well prepared for the evolving and exciting future of psychiatry.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,027
PGY-1
$65,804
PGY-2
$67,897
PGY-3
$70,924
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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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:
- 4002821113
- NRMP Code:
- 1365400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 38
- Interviews:
- 71
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Catalina Belean
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 10/16/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/22/2026 - 1/28/2027
- 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:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1365400C0, 1365400C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Constance L Zeltmann
- Contact Email:
- constance.zeltmann@slucare.ssmhealth.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 36
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 35.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 36th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.8%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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