Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program

Mercy Hospital (St. Louis) Family Medicine Residency program is a three-year, university-affiliated program sponsored by a large community teaching hospital. The program, accredited by the ACGME with Osteopathic Recognition, accepts six residents annually. The faculty team includes 10 family physicians, a psychologist, and a clinical pharmacist, working together to provide education in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Residents in the program follow a "Clinic First" standard, which progressively models the role of practicing family physicians. The curriculum includes a strong emphasis on community health during the second post-graduate year through various rotational experiences, state advocacy, and a class retreat. The program aims to develop future family physicians who excel in patient care and community leadership with a focus on health equity.

Key features of the program include individualized learning plans for residents, various certifications provided by the program, emphasis on evidence-based practice and osteopathic principles, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of the program. A 360-degree evaluation system involving feedback from various sources is utilized to assess residents' progress.

Application to the residency program requires a minimum of three letters of reference, including one from a family physician, a Medical School Performance Evaluation, a medical school transcript, and a report of all USMLE and/or COMLEX attempts. Candidates must be eligible for a permanent Missouri physician license to be considered for an interview or ranking. The program does not sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents at Mercy Family Medicine have the opportunity to engage in additional training in prevention and management of obesity through an optional fourth year of residency. This training focuses on addressing public health concerns related to obesity and its associated conditions.

Mercy Family Medicine Residency program offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment with a diverse patient population, where residents have the advantage of working with experienced faculty in various areas of family medicine.