Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Alton, IL(Alton, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#370
Specialty Rank
$65,444
PGY1 Salary
66.7%
IMG %
#370
Family Medicine Ranking
52nd Percentile
Top 48% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201600712
- NRMP Code:
- 2922120C1YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 89
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 83.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
6-6-6 Fully accredited full-spectrum FM residency program with 100% board pass rate located in a unique setting-- St. Louis is nearby, but our program is in a smaller community and serves both rural and near-urban patient populations. Our main teaching hospital and residency clinics are all on the same campus, and our program allows opportunities for residents to work in FQHC and non-FQHC clinical settings. We also have many opportunities for community engagement.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,444
PGY-1
$64,320
PGY-2
$65,668
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 75(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $312K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $54K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 191K
- Median Age
- 35 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.51
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
60%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
12.96
Gas (per gallon)
$4.21
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201600712
- NRMP Code:
- 2922120C1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 89
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mary Rebecca Hoffman
- Email:
- awitcher44@siumed.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2922120C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Alton Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Alton Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Alison L Witcher
- Contact Email:
- awitcher44@siumed.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 25
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 66.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 11.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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