Carle Foundation Hospital Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Urbana, IL(Urbana, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#276
Specialty Rank
$62,050
PGY1 Salary
55.0%
IMG %
#276
Surgery Ranking
23rd Percentile
Top 77% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401612430
- NRMP Code:
- 1226440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 40
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 36.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Carle Foundation Hospital general surgery residency is a university-affiliated, large community hospital training program, working in concert with the ground-breaking Carle-Illinois College of Medicine. Our residents enjoy an atmosphere of camaraderie, as well as establish early professional relationships with attending faculty that permits for early autonomy. Carle is dedicated to equipping its graduates with the skills and knowledge that will position them well to be leaders in surgery.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$62,050
PGY-1
$64,135
PGY-2
$66,559
PGY-3
$69,366
PGY-4
$71,923
PGY-5
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
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $269K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $73K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 46 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.5599999999999999
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
71%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.90
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401612430
- NRMP Code:
- 1226440P0
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Bruce Orkin
- Email:
- gsrp@carle.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 10/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/5/2025 - 12/17/2025
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1226440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Carle Foundation Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Carle Foundation Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Stephanie Workman
- Contact Email:
- stephanie.workman@carle.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J1
- IMG Percentage
- 55.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 57th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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