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Southern Illinois University Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Springfield, IL(Springfield, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#131
Specialty Rank
$65,444
PGY1 Salary
52.2%
IMG %
#131
Psychiatry Ranking
59th Percentile
Top 41% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001621065
NRMP Code:
2922400C2
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
95

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
18
Non-Physician Staff:
8
0
Female Faculty:
66.7%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Graduates knowledgeable in all aspects of psychiatry and achieve competency in modalities of psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy and somatic therapy including ECT/TMS, esketamine. Child Psych, Medical Educator & Integrative Medicine Track available. Residents are actively involved in education of the medical students & participate in research and other scholarly projects. Training on integrated care, telepsychiatry services (community & correctional facilities), neuroscience/neuropsych experience.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • 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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
0

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

Population
270K
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:
4001621065
NRMP Code:
2922400C2
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
95
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Santosh Shrestha
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/29/2026 - 1/30/2027
Interview Period:
10/24/2026 - 1/31/2027
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:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2922400C0, 2922400C2

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Primary Teaching Site:
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Contact Person:
Vivian Smith
Contact Email:
vsmith@siumed.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
14
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
52.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
44th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
26.1%
DO Classification
HIGH

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