Program Info & Resources
For more information, please contact:
Zoe Burton
Zoe.Burton@mercy.net
Welcome to Mercy St. Louis Family Medicine Residency
At Mercy Family Medicine Residency in St. Louis (MFM-STL), our purpose is to cultivate the next generation of compassionate, competent, community-focused family physicians. MFM-STL is sponsored by a large community teaching hospital and affiliated with ATSU – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ponce Health Sciences University and St. Louis University. The program is accredited by the ACGME with Osteopathic Recognition and allows for eight residents to enter the program each year. An optional fourth year of accredited training in management of obesity for children, adolescents and adults is available.
About Mercy Family Medicine Residency
Founded in 1972, MFM-STL is designed to offer residents a well-rounded experience in family medicine through hands-on training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop future family physicians by modeling exceptional patient care for all ages in our community within an environment of collaboration and inclusion, while honoring the gift of life.
Our Vision
To be a leading residency program that produces well-rounded, empathetic physicians who excel in clinical practice and interact with community partners in ways that advance health justice.
Training Hospitals and Clinics
All residents practice team-based care side by side with faculty in one of two clinics located in north or west St. Louis County. The program prioritizes continuity of care with a team-based approach using the "Clinic First" standard. PGY-1s see patients in continuity clinic up to two half days per week while PGY-2s and PGY-3s see patients in continuity clinic up to five half days per week. Residents also rotate through the program’s clinics in osteopathic manipulative therapy, skin procedures, sports medicine and women’s health procedures.
MFM-STL residents complete hospital-based rotations at Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. The MFM-STL hospital service cares for patients of both clinics while modeling quintessential family medicine practice toward laboring and postpartum patients, newborns, children and adults on the same service.
The mission of Mercy Family Medicine Residency is to develop future family physicians by modeling exceptional patient care for all ages in our community within an environment of collaboration and inclusion, while honoring the gift of life. We encourage our residents to be not only excellent clinicians but also community leaders who emphasize health equity.
Why Choose Mercy Family Medicine Residency?
- Comprehensive Training - Receive broad-based training with diverse clinical experiences across various settings.
- Dedicated Faculty - Gain access to experienced faculty members committed to mentoring and guiding residents.
- Community Focus - Engage with the St. Louis community through various outreach programs and initiatives.
- Supportive Environment - Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
St. Louis Family Medicine Program Specifics
