Southern Illinois University Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Springfield, IL(Springfield, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
#187
Specialty Rank
$65,444
PGY1 Salary
71.4%
IMG %
#187
Pediatrics Ranking
14th Percentile
Top 86% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201621079
- NRMP Code:
- 2922320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 150
Contact Information
Mary Katherine Scott Siebenaler
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 58
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 54.7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
At SIU Pediatrics, faculty are teachers at heart. We dedicate ourselves to individualized coaching and mentoring of residents, with emphasis on professionalism, quality improvement, population science, leadership, and diversity, equity & inclusion. Located in a friendly, semi-urban setting with low cost-of-living, we have an outstanding pediatric clinic and adjacent Children's Hospital offering ample exposure to patient pathology and subspecialty experiences. We look forward to meeting you!
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$65,444
PGY-1
$66,157
PGY-2
$67,640
PGY-3
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
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201621079
- NRMP Code:
- 2922320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 150
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mary Katherine Scott Siebenaler
- Email:
- pedsresidency@siumed.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/8/2026 - 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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2922320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Jackie S Ackerman
- Contact Email:
- jackerman51@siumed.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-3:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 71.4%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 59th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 9.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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