SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 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
Five-year ACGME-accredited SSM Health/Saint Louis University otolaryngology residency with two first-year positions a year, based at SSM Health SLU Hospital and Cardinal Glennon Children's. PGY-1 combines five months of core otolaryngology, one of pediatric otolaryngology and six of general surgery, and PGY-3 includes a dedicated three-month research rotation; no research year is required before applying.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Weekly teaching includes Wednesday grand rounds, M&M and teaching conferences, Friday book club, Tuesday tumor board, monthly journal club and a temporal bone lab.
- The program typically receives about 200 applications, interviews 36 applicants over two sessions, and notifies everyone of their status by November.
- SSM benefits include three weeks of vacation, up to six weeks of paid caregiver/sick/parental leave and no restrictive covenants.
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 coordinator
- Tina Vandever
- Phone
- 314-617-3958
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency at a glance
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine lists its Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency in St. Louis, Missouri. The directory holds 4 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency programs in Missouri, 2 of thems in St. Louis and 127 across 42 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 4 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency programs in Missouri use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 127 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency programs nationwide share that status.
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine has 2 other programs listed in St. Louis: Forensic Pathology (Pathology) and Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Other Missouri cities with a listed Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency: Columbia, Joplin.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency training
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years.
Applicants commonly do an otolaryngology sub-internship and obtain letters from faculty in the specialty.
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
Where is the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency?
The directory places it in St. Louis, Missouri.
How many Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency programs are there in Missouri?
This directory lists 4 in Missouri and 127 nationwide.
How do I apply to the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 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.