St Louis University School of Medicine
The St Louis University School of Medicine Anesthesiology residency in St. 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
The SSM Health/Saint Louis University anesthesiology residency is a four-year categorical program with ten positions per year. The clinical base year at SSM Health SLU Hospital (Level 1 trauma) has eleven one-month rotations including chronic pain, ICU and cardiology, plus a practice management rotation with a capstone quality-improvement project, and a June anesthesia orientation. CA-1 adds pediatrics, ICU and regional; CA-2 adds cardiac, thoracic, neuro, vascular, pain, OB and transplant opportunities. Sites include Cardinal Glennon Children's, Mercy Hospital (9,000 births annually) and the John Cochran VA.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Practice management rotation in intern year ends with a team capstone QI project; bring quality improvement or systems experience to discuss.
- Mentorship and feedback model: monthly attending evaluations and quarterly Clinical Competency Committee review; ask how struggling residents are supported.
- Obstetric anesthesia at Mercy Hospital (9,000 births annually) and pediatrics at Cardinal Glennon, which has a pediatric anesthesia fellowship; ask about exposure volume.
- Transplant (kidney, pancreas, liver) opportunities, plus electives in cardiac, regional and TEE; mention subspecialty goals.
- Jesuit mission of service and scholarship highlighted by the program director; reflect on service and equity in your answers.
- Interns spend most of the year at the home hospital, so you know the OR team before CA-1; ask about call starting in July of CA-1.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Charles Baysinger, M.D.
- Phone
- 314-617-2909
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 Anesthesiology residency training
Anesthesiology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year.
Some programs include the base year; others expect it to be completed separately. Ask which applies.
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 St Louis University School of Medicine Anesthesiology 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 St Louis University School of Medicine Anesthesiology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years (clinical base year + 3 clinical anesthesia years). Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the St Louis University School of Medicine Anesthesiology residency offer?
The directory records 10 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the St Louis University School of Medicine Anesthesiology 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.