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
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
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
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
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
- Email:
- bethenyk@uic.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
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-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-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
Rankings & Reputation
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