SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Interventional Radiology - Integrated residency in Saint Louis, MO is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Five-year ACGME-accredited SLU/SSM Health interventional radiology residency with two positions each year, entered after a yearlong clinical internship. Residents rotate through SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, the Cochran VA and SSM St. Mary's, learning 220-plus procedures in the first 12 months.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Daily noon lectures, a Tuesday 4 p.m. IR Rewired session and a Wednesday 7:15 a.m. IR Deep Dive with journal club, guest lectures and M&M.
- Procedural areas include interventional oncology, transplant, hepatobiliary, vascular and venous disease, dialysis access, women's and men's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal and lymphatic; IR call is home call.
- Benefits include 21 days of vacation, up to 6 weeks of paid caregiver, sick or parental leave, a behavioral health program, a 403(b) and a flexible spending plan; moonlighting is prohibited.
- The application deadline is November 1 through ERAS and the NRMP; candidates meet the program director, faculty and senior chief resident, with a pre-interview dinner, department tour and lunch with residents.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Keith Pereira, MD
- Program coordinator
- Jenna Pleimann
- Phone
- 314-409-7825
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Interventional Radiology - Integrated residency training
Interventional Radiology - Integrated residency training typically lasts 6 years.
An integrated pathway that combines diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology training.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Interventional Radiology - Integrated residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Interventional Radiology - Integrated residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Interventional Radiology - Integrated residency offer?
The directory records 2 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Interventional Radiology - Integrated residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.