Southern Illinois University Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout Southern Illinois University Program
- ACGME code
- 1201621117
- Program director
- Nichole Mirocha
- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,246
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 9.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 57%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Southern Illinois University Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,246 applications and invited about 9.3% 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 57% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and women's health tracks.
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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Interview rate
- 9.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates29%
- US DO graduates14%
- US IMGs18%
- Non-US IMGs39%
Demographics
- Women57%
- Men43%
- White39%
- Asian43%
- Black or African American4%
- Hispanic or Latino11%
- Other11%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Nichole Mirocha
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Banfield
- Coordinator phone
- (217) 757-8197
- Program phone
- (217) 757-8137
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
520 N 4th Street PO Box 19670 Springfield, IL 62794 Open in Google Maps
Southern Illinois University Program: frequently asked questions
Does Southern Illinois University Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Southern Illinois University 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 Program IMG-friendly?
About 57% of residents at Southern Illinois University 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 Program offer?
Southern Illinois University Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Southern Illinois University Program?
Southern Illinois University Program received 1,246 applications and interviewed about 9.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Southern Illinois University 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 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 Program located?
Southern Illinois University Program is located at 520 N 4th Street PO Box 19670 Springfield, IL 62794. Its sponsoring institution is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of Southern Illinois University Program?
The program director is Nichole Mirocha. The program coordinator, Michelle Banfield, is the usual contact for application questions.