SSM Health-DePaul Hospital-St. Louis

SSM Health-DePaul Hospital-St. Louis, Bridgeton , MO

Last updated: 10/05/2026

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Maximum Number of Positions

• PGY1: 4
• PGY2 Psychiatry: 1
• PGY2 Neurology: 0

Program Details

• Institution type: Community Hospital
• Primary Practice Site: Community hospital
• ASHP Accreditation Status: accredited (code: 64911)
• NMS Participant: Yes (code: 677366)
• Program Inception: 2023
• PGY2 Required Practice Settings: 80% Inpatient / 20% Outpatient
• Preceptors: 5 BCPPs; 2 Other pharmacists; 2 Non-pharmacists

Application Details

• Application Deadline: January 2, 2027
• Starting Date: June 28, 2027
• Estimated Stipend: $61,000
• Fringe Benefits: The residents receive health insurance, sick leave, paid vacation, professional travel reimbursement, personal workspace with laptop.
• Financial Support for AAPP Annual Meeting: Yes, full support
• Interviews Required: Yes
• Offers Early Commitment: No

Special Requirements for Application

• PharmD
• Completion of PGY1 Residency OR equivalent experience
• Eligible for state licensure
• College transcripts
• Curriculum vitae
• Letters of recommendation (3)

PGY1 Rotations Offered

• Psychiatry

PGY2 Rotations Offered

• Administration
• Adult inpatient psychiatry
• Child and adolescent psychiatry
• Chronic/intermediate/extended inpatient psychiatry
• Developmental disabilities
• Emergency psychiatry
• Geriatric psychiatry
• Specialty clinic
• Substance abuse

PGY2 Features

• Staffing Component: Yes, required
• Teaching Component: Yes, required
• Teaching Certificate Program: Yes, optional
• PGY2 Other Features: SSM Health has education affiliations with University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy and Southern Illinois University School of Pharmacy. Residents in this program will participate in a seminar series, a resident research conference, and have the option to participate in a teaching certificate program. The resident will complete a year-long research or process improvement project and also be involved with precepting Advanced Practice Pharmacy Experience (APPE) students from the local colleges of pharmacy.

Program Philosophy

To develop the skills, knowledge and philosophical practices expected of a psychiatric pharmacist and prepare the resident for a psychiatric pharmacy specialist position. Residents who take part in the program develop expertise in psychiatric medication management and elevate the level of care for patients seeking mental health treatment.

Site Special Features

SSM Health DePaul Hospital campus includes a comprehensive array of both inpatient and outpatient services to support the emotional and mental well-being of patients and their families. The campus has 124 inpatient behavioral health beds, the largest in the state of Missouri, providing care for both adults and adolescents. Outpatient services include a Long-Acting Injection Clinic and a Behavioral Health Urgent Care. Our certified psychiatrists treat mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety and panic disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, bipolar disorder and substance abuse disorders. The program is unique in that it provides training at multiple sites across the Saint Louis region, providing a diverse experience. Residents of our program will rotate through learning experiences at; SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis, SSM Health St. Joseph's Hospital - Wentzville, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Hospital, and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Residents participate in multi-disciplinary rounds, public health outreach projects, professional development programs, and multidisciplinary presentations