Southern Illinois University Program
NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Springfield, IL(Springfield, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
$63,302
PGY1 Salary
73.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1801621134
- NRMP Code:
- 2922180C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 68
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 14.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We provide a balanced mix of didactic education and clinical experience in principle, secondary, and sub-specialty levels of care. Our graduates have pursued successful careers in both individual and group private practices and in academia.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$63,302
PGY-1
$64,230
PGY-2
$65,668
PGY-3
$69,000
PGY-4
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:Available, Not 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
- 101(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $272K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $52K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 51 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.3
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
76%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
11.76
Gas (per gallon)
$3.82
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1801621134
- NRMP Code:
- 2922180C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ahmad El Kouzi
- Email:
- aelkouzi84@siumed.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 5/30/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 11/14/2026
- 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:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July, August
- June Start Date:
- June 22
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2922180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Mindy J Conlee
- Contact Email:
- mconlee-stevens@siumed.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 35
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 73.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 68th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 13.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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