Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
St Louis, MO(St. Louis, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
$62,358
PGY1 Salary
14.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9992800071
- NRMP Code:
- 1362999P0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 5.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 43
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 15
- Female Faculty:
- 28.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 18%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Flexibility of schedule allows transitional residents to individualize their education to meet their interests and future specialty needs while fulfilling basic transitional year program RRC requirements. Disability plan is individual and portable.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$62,358
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 25.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 288K
- 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:
- 9992800071
- NRMP Code:
- 1362999P0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Javad Vaziri
- Email:
- Javad.Vaziri@Mercy.Net
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 5/16/2025 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1362999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Mercy Hospital (St Louis)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Mercy Hospital (St Louis)
- Contact Person:
- Sarah A Nickerson
- Contact Email:
- sarah.nickerson@mercy.net
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 14.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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