University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program
Neurological surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Peoria, IL(Peoria, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
11
Positions
#101
Specialty Rank
$65,444
PGY1 Salary
9.1%
IMG %
#101
Neurological surgery Ranking
15th Percentile
Top 85% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601621099
- NRMP Code:
- 1175160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 11
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 76
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our strength is our hands-on training philosophy; residents perform a large number of procedures. We have a great benefits package, and Peoria is a small city with large offerings. We would love to show you around! Call with any questions.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,444
PGY-1
$67,980
PGY-2
$70,440
PGY-3
$74,174
PGY-4
$77,930
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 107(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $328K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $65K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 490K
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43999999999999995
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.18
Restaurant Meal
11.16
Gas (per gallon)
$3.63
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601621099
- NRMP Code:
- 1175160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 11
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Andrew Joseph Tsung
- Email:
- Andrew.J.Tsung@ini.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/17/2026 - 1/9/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1175160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- OSF St Francis Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- OSF St Francis Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Lee A Turner
- Contact Email:
- leeann6@uic.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:2PGY-3:1PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:1PGY-7:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 54
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 9.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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