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Rheumatology Residency Program

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Springfield, IL
Initial AccreditationACGME #1501614002

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Rheumatology residency program in Springfield, IL. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
1
0 residents · 2 approved
PGY-1 salary
Not reported
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2025 · 2 years

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
Reference letters needed
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
0
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
0
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
0
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

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.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine · Springfield, IL

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Primary
Springfield, IL

Springfield Memorial Hospital

Springfield, IL493 beds

St John's Hospital

Springfield, IL422 beds

Location

Livability

State Income Tax
4.95%
Top marginal rate · 2025

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Beenish N Hafiz, MD

Fellowship Program Director

Program Director

Christina Ludwig

Program Coordinator Rheumatology Fellowship

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine located?
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is located in Springfield, IL.
Is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Southern Illinois University School of Medicine holds initial ACGME accreditation.
How much is rent near Southern Illinois University School of Medicine?
Median rent near Springfield, IL is ~$925/month for a 1BR and ~$1,075/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Southern Illinois University School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. 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 does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
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 has not reported a PGY-1 salary to FREIDA, so this page shows it as not reported. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion; the program or its GME office can confirm the current figure.
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 Rheumatology residency program positions as they appear.