SSM Health Academic Medicine

As academic leaders, SLUCare Physician Group works with some of the brightest minds in medicine to provide the highest quality, compassionate care while teaching tomorrow’s physicians to do the same.

Breakthrough research efforts are made every day, giving all our patients hope and confidence where it may not have been seen before. Our diligent doctors, residents, and nurses are committed to finding answers.


Academic Medical Centers

Our academic medical centers offer a higher level of care that can only be provided through an academic medical practice.

At SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, we are leaders in academic medicine. Our providers are experts in their specialties and are pioneers in the medical field, providing everyday health care and highly specialized care for complex illnesses and injuries.

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is staffed by the SLUCare Physician Group of Saint Louis University School of Medicine. We offer services that support the overall well-being of our patients and are committed to healing children today, as well as discovering new ways to keep them healthy in the future.

The Maternal & Fetal Care at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis is home to the Saint Louis University School of Medicine's Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health residency program and supported by leading neonatologists from SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. We are recognized for excellence in maternity care.


Patient Benefits

An academic medical center is not meant for residents alone. It provides patients with a unique experience, and a type of care that far exceeds traditional health care. Some of the advantages include:

  • Traditional health care services, with a focus on unique care for complex illnesses and injuries
  • Continued research efforts, with access to the latest discoveries in medicine
  • The opportunity to participate in clinical trials, making an impact on the medical community

Educating Future Generations

The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Residency Program at Saint Louis University trains more than 600 residents, subspecialty residents, and fellows in 63 programs throughout our affiliated network of teaching hospitals and other partners. Learn about the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Residency Program and apply today! 

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