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Southern Illinois University Program

Obstetrics and gynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Springfield, IL(Springfield, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#183
Specialty Rank
$65,444
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#183
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
38th Percentile
Top 62% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2201621097
NRMP Code:
2922220C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
72

Contact Information

Erica Elizabeth Nelson
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
4 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
Non-Physician Staff:
4
0
Female Faculty:
15.4%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Well rounded program with both gynecology and obstetrical training. Experience in rural setting, working in a perinatal center, high volume minimally invasive GYN procedures including robotics. All subspecialties represented with great support staff. 100% board pass rates and high post-graduate employment satisfaction. Community that is easy to live in with short commute and diverse activities available.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$65,444
PGY-1
$66,157
PGY-2
$67,640
PGY-3
$71,070
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
Springfield, IL
Metropolitan Area
Springfield, IL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
12,757,634

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
23.1%(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

Nominal Salary
$65,444
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$64,796
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2201621097
NRMP Code:
2922220C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
72
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Erica Elizabeth Nelson
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 11/3/2025
Interview Period:
11/1/2024 - 12/20/2024
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:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, August
June Start Date:
June 26

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2922220C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
St John's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
St John's Hospital
Contact Person:
Melissa Sanders
Contact Email:
msanders24@siumed.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
5th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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