University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Peoria, IL(Peoria, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
39
Positions
#114
Specialty Rank
$65,444
PGY1 Salary
36.1%
IMG %
#114
Pediatrics Ranking
48th Percentile
Top 52% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201621078
- NRMP Code:
- 1175320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 292
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 86
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 13
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 49.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Pediatrics Residency Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is located at Children's Hospital of Illinois, the third-largest children's hospital in Illinois - a full-service pediatric hospital on the OSF Saint Francis Medical Center campus with more than 115 pediatric specialists representing more than 40 pediatric specialties. Our three-year program accepts 12 residents each year.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- 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
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$65,444
PGY-1
$67,980
PGY-2
$70,440
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
- 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
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- 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:
- 3201621078
- NRMP Code:
- 1175320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 292
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Bhavana Thota Kandikattu
- Email:
- bthota5@uic.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/29/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/14/2026 - 1/27/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1175320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- OSF St Francis Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- OSF St Francis Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Tammy Livingston
- Contact Email:
- tlliving@uic.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:13PGY-3:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 36.1%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 41st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 41.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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