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 three ACPE Educators who are part of the Saint Louis Cluster.

ACPE Positions                       

Four fulltime Residency positions - one position can be a second-year specialization residency available with qualifications.

Interns – Extended Units- Dates Vary

Resident Requirements            

Resident-1 position requirements include, but are not limited to: ACPE Standard Application including all final evaluations from previous ACPE units, 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, Level One/Two evaluations are accepted), connection to a recognized faith group, a successful interview;  Resident-2  Requirements- A minimum of 4 prior successful units of ACPE training - functioning at Level 2B (or Level II if taken prior to January 2024) in addition to the above requirements and a chosen focus for learning

Intern Requirements               

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

Admissions Policy                  

The Resident program begins the last Monday in August and ends the second Friday in September of the following year; Applications accepted year-round for interns and residents; apply now for the current residency year (2024-2025). Stipend and access to healthcare, vision, and dental benefits for residents and PTO accrual

 

Fall 2024-Late Spring 2025       

Available openings - two interns with at least one prior unit of ACPE; program is extended (part-time) and a hybrid model to accommodate those in ministry in other settings; earn two units – second unit free. (No stipend)

 

Resident Fees                          

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

Intern Fees                              

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

Tuition $450.00 (Total $650.00) Partial scholarships may be available.

 

How to Apply                          

Send completed application electronically to: donna.farrar@bjc.org

Application fees will be discussed prior to an interview. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually; should that indicate moving forward, an in-person interview will be required.

For questions/concerns please contact:

Email: donna.farrar@bjc.org

Rev. Dr. Donna Farrar, Certified ACPE Educator

Barnes-Jewish Hospital – Spiritual Care Department

4590 Nash Way, Mailstop 90-29-922

Saint Louis, Missouri 63110

Phone: 314-747-5562