Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
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.
Total Program Size
20
20
20
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1365320C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
330
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
1
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.40
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
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
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
3202821127
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Kayla
Last Name
Heller
Degrees
MD, DH, MD
Address
Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hosp
Rm 2715
1465 S Grand Blvd
St Louis, MO 63104
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.239521 38.620549)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Lauren
Last Name
West
Degrees
MS
Address
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's H
North Bldg Rm 2717
1465 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104-1003
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.239521 38.620549)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
64.00
% IMG
9.80
% DO
26.10
% Female
63.70
% Male
36.30
Total Physician
70
Total Non Physician
5
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
82.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
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| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $65,804 | 21 | 30 |
| Year 3 | $67,897 | 21 | 30 |
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Total Positions
60
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.ssmhealth.com/SSMHealth/media/Documents/single-sign-on/ssm-health/leave-of-absence-resource-guide-for-employees.pdf
First Year Positions
20
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
2
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On