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St. Louis Family Medicine Residency

The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine St. Louis Family Medicine Residency Program develops physicians for the full scope of medical practice, with a focus on serving urban, underserved communities. 

Discover Family Care Health Center at Carondelet, a clinical site for the St. Louis Family Medicine Residency Program.

A Message From the Program Director

Welcome to the St. Louis Family Medicine Residency Program. 

This training program combines the strengths of community-based ambulatory care, inpatient training and specialized rotations with academic physicians. You'll work alongside dedicated physicians who are committed to socially responsible, evidence-based health care. 

You'll also treat a diverse group of patients at multiple sites, including the Family Care Health Center — a federally qualified center that offers comprehensive, integrated care for physical and mental health. 

For more information, please email any of our faculty, residents or staff. Thank you for considering joining our family medicine program and community. 

Headshot Program Director of Elizabeth Keegan Garrett. She wears a white coat and a red turtleneck sweater.

Elizabeth Keegan Garrett, M.D.
Program director

Program Highlights

The three-year family medicine residency in St. Louis offers clinical training and experiences needed to address the unique health challenges of urban, underserved communities. Residents who complete this program go on to work in a variety of health care environments across the nation. 

  • Diverse patient populations 
  • Community-based research opportunities
  • Innovative curriculum about underserved communities and behavioral health
  • Addiction medicine training
  • Resident wellness program
  • Optional pathways:
    • Maternity care
    • Addiction medicine
    • Sports medicine

Meet the Faculty

Apply

The residency program has six available positions per year. The deadline to apply is Nov. 1. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Be within one year of medical school graduation or have at least one year of U.S. clinical experience
  • Submit three letters of recommendations (at least one from a family physician or two from primary care physicians)
  • Have no more than two unsuccessful USMLE or COMLEX exam attempts

The program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). 

Review the Application Process

Interviews

Interviews will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from late October to mid-January. They will not be scheduled during weeks with major holidays. 

About the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Residency Program

SSM Health proudly sponsors the Graduate Medical Education program at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. This university-based training program offers a world-class academic environment that fosters clinical excellence, research innovation and compassionate care. All program participants are employed by SSM Health, ensuring a cohesive and supportive experience within a nationally recognized health system.