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Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program

St Louis, Missouri

Internal Medicine

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Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The GME Internal Medicine program at Mercy Hospital St. Louis strives to train compassionate, community-minded internists through a supportive and collaborative environment. With a rich history spanning over 70 years, the program is known for its emphasis on diversity and community service, providing opportunities for graduates in primary care and various fellowships.

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Program Details

Specialty

Internal Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

Our program welcomes applications from US graduates and international graduates of both osteopathic and allopathic medical programs. We sponsor H1 and J1 visas and require a minimum of 3 months of US clinical experience (observerships do not count). We have specific requirements for international medical graduates including a minimum USMLE step 1 score of 220 and graduation within the last 3-5 years. We do review candidates who may fall outside of these score ranges if they demonstrate other favorable attributes.

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Program Website

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500 North Clarence Nash Boulevard, Watonga, Oklahoma 73772

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Current Residents

Overview

The current residents of the GME Internal Medicine program include a mix of US and International Medical Graduates, but specific counts were not disclosed in the extracted information.

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PGY-1 IMG

Our program does not specify exact numbers of IMG residents. However, it is open to international medical graduates and encourages applications from this demographic.

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The program follows a Clinic First Model which standardizes the resident daily schedule, allowing for structured educational opportunities and clinical workings with a focus on continuity of care.

Application

Apply through ERAS. Interview season runs from late October to mid-December. Virtual interviews will be conducted. Candidates can visit the campus optionally, but this won't influence rank decisions. Required attributes include a minimum USMLE step 1 score of 215 and two letters of recommendation.

# of Locations

Residents will work at multiple locations within Mercy's system, with primary training occurring in St. Louis and nearby facilities.

Fellowship

Many graduates have entered primary care practice within our Mercy Medical Group, joined our hospitalist group, or continued on as teaching faculty. Our alumni have pursued fellowships in multiple specialties including Cardiology, Heme-Onc, Critical Care, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, GI, Pulmonary, and Allergy and Immunology. A list of career destinations for recent graduates is available.

Resident Life

Overview

The program accepts US graduates and international graduates from both osteopathic and allopathic medical programs. Specific score requirements include: Minimum USMLE step 1 score: 215; COMLEX step 1 score: 500, Minimum USMLE step 2 score: 220; COMLEX step 2 score: 525, Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation, Graduation from medical school within the last 3-5 years. We also sponsor H1 and J1 visas.

On Call Schedule

The typical inpatient ward day is from 6:30 a.m. with sign-out to long call at 4:30 p.m. The long call system is outlined in the training experience section.

# of Years of Program

The residency program generally lasts for three years (PGY-1 to PGY-3).

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Alumni

Many graduates pursue primary care practice within Mercy Medical Group, join the hospitalist group, or become teaching faculty. Common fellowships include Cardiology, Heme-Onc, Critical Care, and others.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

The program provides a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment for learning, and offers opportunities for scholarly activity, virtual care experiences, and a variety of residents' backgrounds.

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