Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Barnes-Jewish Hospital 

Why Choose Barnes-Jewish? BJH is an ACPE-accredited (1,200-bed) academic medical center in Saint Louis, MO, affiliated with Washington University Medical School. The creative CPE curriculum may include topics such as social justice and intersectionality, spiritual assessment, stories and storytelling, crisis and trauma, cultural competency, behavioral sciences, literature, and the arts. Residents benefit from two ACPE Educators. In the last unit of the residency year, residents will have an opportunity to work on the Common Competencies. 

ACPE Positions: There are full-time residency positions available beginning August 31, 2026, and September 10, 2027.

Resident Requirements: Resident position requirements include, but are not limited to: ACPE Standard Application including a verbatim, all final evaluations from previous ACPE units, a Bachelor’s Degree, a Master’s Degree in a related field from a CHEA accredited institution, at least one prior successful unit of ACPE training with a score of 80% or better, (if CPE was taken prior to January 2024, formal connection to a recognized faith group, a successful interview.

The Residency program begins on the last Monday in August (August 31, 2026) and ends the second Friday in September of the following year (September 10, 2027). Residents - stipends and access to health care insurance, vision, dental benefits, meal tickets, and PTO accrual

Resident Fees:  Application Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable); Acceptance Fee: $150.00 (non-refundable)

Intern Requirements Include, but not limited to: ACPE Standard Application, a Bachelor’s degree, working on (or have) a Master’s degree in a related field from a CHEA-accredited institution, a formal faith group connection, and a successful interview 

Extended Fall 2026 and Winter 2027

Intern Fees Application Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable); Acceptance Fee: $150.00 (non-refundable); Tuition: $450.00 (Total $650.00). Partial scholarships may be available. No stipend or benefits

Applications are accepted year-round for interns and residents.

How to Apply:  Send completed ACPE Standard Application electronically to:    

donna.farrar@bjc.org and to: Celillon.alteme@bjc.org

Application fees will be discussed prior to an interview. Resident interviews must be in person.

For questions/concerns, please contact:

Email: donna.farrar@bjc.org  and Celillon.alteme@bjc.org

Barnes-Jewish Hospital – Spiritual Care Department

4590 Nash Way, Mailstop 90-29-922

Saint Louis, Missouri 63110

Phone: 314-747-5562

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, 1 Concourse Way, Suite 800, Atlanta, Georgia 30328; Phone: 404-320-1472