Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

University-based, clinically busy program includes fellowship trained surgeons in a variety of areas. Residents graduate with an average 900-1000 cases for five years and have the opportunity to enter the operating room very early on. Peoria is beautiful and boasts unexpected culture and recreation.

Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1175440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
60
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
5
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
1
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
20
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
180
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4401621101
Beeper or Home Call
8
8
4
12
Program Director
First Name
Laura
Middle Name
R
Last Name
Brown
Degrees
MD, MPH, PhD
Address

Univ of Illinois Coll of Med-Peoria
Dept of Surgery 2nd Fl
624 NE Glen Oak Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-89.589445 40.703001)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kathy
Middle Name
J
Last Name
Slater
Address

Univ of Illinois Coll of Med-Peoria
Dept of Surgery 2nd Fl
624 NE Glen Oak Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-89.589445 40.703001)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
96.30
% IMG
1.60
% DO
1.90
% Female
45.30
% Male
54.60
Total Physician
7
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
50.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.20
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 2 1
Year 2 1
Year 12 1
Year 4 1
Year 12 1
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $61,901 21 15
Year 2 $63,826 21 15
Year 3 $66,172 21 15
Year 4 $68,825 21 15
Year 5 $71,778 21 15
Total Positions
20
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No