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GME Internal Medicine Residents

Chief's Welcome

Hello and Welcome to Mercy!

I am excited to be the Internal Medicine Chief Resident for the 2025-2026 academic year! 

I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. I went to Mississippi State University for my undergraduate degree in biology and returned to Missouri for medical school at Kansas City University. I always knew that I wanted to return to my hometown for my career, and after rotating at Mercy Hospital St. Louis in medical school, I knew this was the best option for continuing my medical education.  

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is a large community hospital with a very diverse population that has a relatively small resident footprint. This provides resident exposure to the resources and clinical experiences of a university program with a level of individualized learning that is only possible in a smaller program. During my time as a student, I was introduced to a comfortable environment and supportive atmosphere through my interactions with the residents and faculty. As a resident, I was able to experience first-hand how approachable everyone is in the program. Residents and faculty alike are eager to teach and provide the support required to be an independent physician and colleague. As a recent graduate, I feel very well prepared for independent practice and am excited to continue my journey with the residents as junior faculty in the program.  

I could not ask for a better city to settle in than St. Louis. Depending on your preference, St. Louis provides city living and night life or calm and quiet suburban living. We have many free attractions within Forrest Park, with multiple museums, the science center, and the zoo. Although natives are extremely proud of the pizza and barbeque in the city, St. Louis also offers a widely diverse selection of foods from many different cultural backgrounds that I continue to discover even after living here for years.  

Meet the Residents

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Jessica-Hoecshst-DO

Jessica Hoechst, DO

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Program Info & Resources

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