St Louis University School of Medicine
The St Louis University School of Medicine Orthopaedic 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 SSM Health/Saint Louis University orthopaedic residency with five positions a year, training in adult and pediatric orthopaedics at SSM Health SLU Hospital (Level 1 trauma), Cardinal Glennon Children's, St. Mary's and St. Clare. Blocks cover adult reconstruction, foot and ankle, hand, oncology, pediatrics, spine, sports and trauma, with 12 weeks of dedicated research time and a research statistician.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Weekly conferences include adult spine, didactics, adult reconstruction, grand rounds, trauma, pediatric pre/post-op, basic science/M&M and fracture conferences, plus monthly journal clubs and quarterly pediatric grand rounds.
- Funded courses include the PGY-2 basic fracture course, PGY-3 joints course, PGY-4 AAOS meeting and PGY-5 ABOS review course.
- Benefits include three weeks of paid vacation, up to six weeks of paid caregiver/sick/parental leave and a no-cost behavioral health program.
- ERAS and NRMP with three letters (traditional or eSLOR), USMLE Steps 1 and 2 and a personal statement; every applicant who signals receives a comprehensive review.
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
- Korey D. Partenheimer, DO
- Program coordinator
- Hannah Miller
- Assistant Director, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
- Ashley Ali, MD
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
St Louis University School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery residency at a glance
St Louis University School of Medicine lists its Orthopaedic Surgery residency in St Louis, Missouri. The directory holds 5 Orthopaedic Surgery residency programs in Missouri, 2 of thems in St Louis and 205 across 44 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 5 Orthopaedic Surgery residency programs in Missouri use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 204 Orthopaedic Surgery residency programs nationwide share that status.
St Louis University School of Medicine has 18 other programs listed in St Louis: Allergy and Immunology, Child Neurology, Dermatology, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, and Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine), and 12 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at St Louis University School of Medicine in St Louis
- Allergy and Immunology fellowship
- Child Neurology residency
- Dermatology residency
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship
- Emergency Medicine residency
- Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Hematology and Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Internal Medicine residency
Other Missouri cities with a listed Orthopaedic Surgery residency: Columbia, Kansas City, KCMO.
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 Orthopaedic Surgery residency training
Orthopaedic Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years.
A surgical sub-internship and strong letters from orthopaedic faculty are common parts of an application.
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 St Louis University School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery residency?
The directory places it in St Louis, Missouri.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery residency programs are there in Missouri?
This directory lists 5 in Missouri and 205 nationwide.
How do I apply to the St Louis University School of Medicine Orthopaedic 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 St Louis University School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the St Louis University School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery residency offer?
The directory records 5 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 Orthopaedic 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.