GME Dental Medicine

Mercy Hospital in St. Louis has been helping people heal for over 150 years. We are an 800+ bed private hospital with state-of-the-art facilities, access to all medical disciplines, a complete medical library, and a 24-hour Fitness center. The residents primarily practice in the newly constructed Gertrude B. Busch Dental Clinic which has 5 operatories and patient flow from the JFK Medical Clinic.

Mercy has a long history as a hospital dedicated to teaching. As a non-profit organization and through the support of the Sisters of Mercy, the medical center has a mission of providing care to those in need. As such, the medical and dental training programs and the residents are held in high regard.

Our program is supervised by four practicing general dentists. Additional specialists also participate with clinical coverage, didactic training, as well as operating room care. A team of oral surgeons and fellows provides direct training to residents in the private practice and operating rooms.

In addition, faculty from all dental specialties share their expertise in clinical supervision, consultation, and didactic format.

As an integral part of the medical center's mission to provide care to those in need, residents have the opportunity to see a wide variety of patients and to provide comprehensive care within all disciplines of dentistry. 

Thousands of patient's apply to the JFK Medical Clinic each year and are approved on a 6 month basis. Patients are eager to get started on improving their overall dental health. 

Residents receive a very competitive stipend, free meals and an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and three weeks of paid vacation.

We are proud to have an exceptional team providing comprehensive care for our patients. One of the major benefits of this residency program is the combined nature of a private practice setting. This atmosphere allows residents to work with clinical assistants and dental hygienists who serve the Department of Dental Medicine. The residency program facilitates bridging the gap between dental school and transitioning to real-life practice as your dental career begins. Residents also have access to the business team including office managers and coordinators who are of great help to the residents.