Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Alton, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program
- ACGME code
- 1201600712
- Program director
- Mary Hoffman
- Location
- Alton, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,289
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 78%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Alton, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,289 applications and invited about 10.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 78% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health track.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 10.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates17%
- US DO graduates6%
- US IMGs39%
- Non-US IMGs39%
Demographics
- Women56%
- Men44%
- White6%
- Asian33%
- Black or African American39%
- Hispanic or Latino11%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Mary Hoffman
- Program coordinator
- Cathy Jung
- Coordinator phone
- (618) 468-1555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
4 Memorial Drive Bldg. B, Suite 115 Alton, IL 62002 Open in Google Maps
Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program: frequently asked questions
Does Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program IMG-friendly?
About 78% of residents at Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program offer?
Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program?
Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program received 1,289 applications and interviewed about 10.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program located?
Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program is located at 4 Memorial Drive Bldg. B, Suite 115 Alton, IL 62002. Its sponsoring institution is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program?
The program director is Mary Hoffman. The program coordinator, Cathy Jung, is the usual contact for application questions.