Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
Contact
Donna Farrar
Contact Email
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 fulltime Residency positions available beginning August 31, 2026-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, Level One/Two evaluations are accepted), 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, faith group connection, and a successful interview
Intensive Summer 2026 & Extended Fall 2026 and Winter 2027
Summer positions available (Beginning mid-to-late May 2026 ending in mid-August); Apply now.
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:
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