Pediatrics Residency Program
Southern Illinois University School of MedicineSouthern Illinois University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Pediatrics residency program in Springfield, IL. It has 9 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 22 residents in training. It reports 71.4% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $65,444. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
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Overview
Accredited since 1972 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2014
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
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Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “SIU SOM & Affil Hosps-IL”.
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Training tracks
Primary care
Primary CareHospitalist
OtherOther
OtherAcademic or clinician educator
OtherResidents
Cohort composition
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Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
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Schedule & Culture
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Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
SIU Medicine is a growing medical school and clinical provider nationally recognized for its innovative medical education, cutting-edge research and quality health care. The diversity of work environments available at the school provides employees with the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of areas including academic, health care, research, administrative and service/maintenance.
Primary teaching site: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine · Springfield, IL
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Clinical sites
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
PrimarySt John's Hospital
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Sangamon County Department of Public Health
Springfield Clinic Outpatient Facility
Location
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People
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine located?
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is located in Springfield, IL.
- What type of program is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine?
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
- Is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Southern Illinois University School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine?
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine has approximately 22 residents in training.
- Does Southern Illinois University School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 71.4% of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Southern Illinois University School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Southern Illinois University School of Medicine require?
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine?
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $65,444. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Southern Illinois University School of Medicine?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Southern Illinois University School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Southern Illinois University School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Pediatrics residency program positions as they appear.