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The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Adult Psychiatry Residency Program accepts 10 residents per year. All applicants need to apply using the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

We accept applications through ERAS only. Emailed or faxed applications will not be reviewed.

Application Deadlines

To be considered for the 2026 Match, you must submit your ERAS application by Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Early applications are encouraged.

Applicant Requirements

Your application is considered complete when we have received your ERAS application, personal statement, photo, three letters of recommendation, medical school transcripts, MSPE (dean's letter), ECFMG certificate (if applicable) and documentation of national USMLE or COMLEX scores.

We accept graduates from United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), and from outside the United States who will be eligible for a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or have a full unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction, or who have completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school.  ECFMG certification will be required for onboarding after the Match.

Applicant Interviews

The interview period is scheduled for October 2025 to January 2026. Interviews will be held 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST on Thursdays and include the option to virtually join our Grand Rounds at noon. Virtual resident dinners will take place the evenings before interviews. 

Anti-Discrimination Statement

We believe that outstanding psychiatrists develop from individuals with diverse backgrounds, educational experiences, and trajectories.  Thus, we strive to recruit a diverse group of prospective residents. The program will not discriminate with regard to gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. The applicant selection process will follow the ACGME guidelines, as well as our program guidelines.

Additional Information

If you have additional questions, contact Constance Zeltmann, psychiatry program manager, at constance.zeltmann@slucare.ssmhealth.com.