University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Peoria, IL(Peoria, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#187
Specialty Rank
$65,444
PGY1 Salary
5.0%
IMG %
#187
Surgery Ranking
48th Percentile
Top 52% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401621101
- NRMP Code:
- 1175440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 63
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 43
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 36.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The primary clinical site, OSF St. Francis Medical Center serves as the tertiary/quaternary referral hospital for a 16-hospital system, which provides a diverse patient population with exceptional pathology and acuity. The Dept. of Surgery participates in multiple quality programs, which monitors and leads to excellent patient outcomes. Residents will have access to nationally acclaimed faculty and leading institutes in research, cancer care, trauma, and emergency surgical services.
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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,444
PGY-1
$67,980
PGY-2
$70,440
PGY-3
$74,174
PGY-4
$77,930
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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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:
- 4401621101
- NRMP Code:
- 1175440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 63
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Laura R Brown
- Email:
- kjslater@uic.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/14/2025 - 12/5/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 1175440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- OSF St Francis Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- OSF St Francis Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Kathy J Slater
- Contact Email:
- kjslater@uic.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:6PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 96
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 180
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 5.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 10.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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