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Carle Foundation Hospital Program

NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Urbana, IL(Urbana, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$64,860
PGY1 Salary
75.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1801600568
NRMP Code:
1226180C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
18

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
15
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
0
Part-Time Physicians:
6
Female Faculty:
25%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We provide a dedicated half-day of didactics protected from call and clinical duties. - We provide a neuroanatomy teaching series throughout the year. - We provide a neuroradiology case series throughout the year. - We provide a competitive research track for those interested in academic or industry-related research. - We have a state-of-the-art clinical and research 7-Tesla MRI scanner available for scanning patients in a clinical setting. - Meals are covered by GME for all residents.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • 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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$64,860
PGY-1
$66,861
PGY-2
$68,828
PGY-3
$71,162
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Urbana, IL
Metropolitan Area
Urbana, IL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
12,757,634

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
96(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$269K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$73K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
23.1%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,757,634
Median Age
46 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.5599999999999999
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
71%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.90
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$64,860
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$67,563
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1801600568
NRMP Code:
1226180C0YOG
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
18
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Fadi Mikhail
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
9/30/2026 - 12/30/2026
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:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
230

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1226180C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Carle Foundation Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Carle Foundation Hospital
Contact Person:
Laura Knox
Contact Email:
laura.knox@carle.com

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
75.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
27th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
25.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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