SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine General Surgery Residency
Saint Louis, MissouriUniversityTrains at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Listed among 360 general surgery programs.
How it scores
- Clinical training34Bottom half in general surgery
- Faculty depth43Bottom half in general surgery
- Research51Top half in general surgery
- Pay and cost of living78Top 25% in general surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other general surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine General Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis, Missouri |
| Main training hospital | SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $65,912 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $866 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 6.3 times |
| Visa sponsorship | J-1 and H-1B |
| Positions a year | — |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine general surgery
30 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Thrombectomy for Stroke With Large Infarct on Noncontrast CT: The TESLA Randomized Clinical TrialAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Growth-friendly spinal surgery: Review of the effect on truncal growthAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Protected Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Impella 5.5 Pump in Severe Peripheral Artery DiseaseAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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- Family Medicine Top 25%
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Questions
Where is the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine general surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its main training hospital is SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.
How much do general surgery residents earn at SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine?
PGY-1 residents earn $65,912 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $866 a month.
Does SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine sponsor visas for general surgery residents?
The program says it sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.
How is SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine ranked for general surgery?
Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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