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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Rockford, IL(Rockford, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#293
Specialty Rank
$63,845
PGY1 Salary
60.9%
IMG %
#293
Family Medicine Ranking
62nd Percentile
Top 38% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201631115
NRMP Code:
2268120C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
91

Contact Information

Rhonda Renee Verzal
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
15
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
60%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Unopposed community-based, university-affiliated program focused on underserved care, chronic disease management, women's health, including a specialized track in surgical obstetric training (STRETCH-OB), rural health, wellness, EBM, and research.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • 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
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$63,845
PGY-1
$66,094
PGY-2
$68,347
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Rockford, IL
Metropolitan Area
Rockford, IL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
87(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$271K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$72K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
23.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
376K
Median Age
37 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.36
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
62%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.27
Restaurant Meal
11.4
Gas (per gallon)
$3.70
Gym Membership
42

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$63,845
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,385
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201631115
NRMP Code:
2268120C0YOG
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
91
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Rhonda Renee Verzal
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 1/1/2027
Interview Period:
10/9/2026 - 1/29/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
196
Min Step 2 Score:
214

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 23

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2268120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Swedish American Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Swedish American Hospital
Contact Person:
Betheny Kopera
Contact Email:
bethenyk@uic.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
9
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:9
PGY-2:9
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
21
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
60.9%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
67th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
13.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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