University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Rockford, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.
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- ACGME code
- 1201631115
- Program director
- Rhonda Verzal
- Location
- Rockford, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 996
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 12.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 50%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Rockford, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 996 applications and invited about 12.6% 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 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 65 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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 9
- Interview rate
- 12.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates38%
- US DO graduates13%
- US IMGs17%
- Non-US IMGs33%
Demographics
- Women75%
- Men25%
- White42%
- Asian33%
- Hispanic or Latino4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Rhonda Verzal
- Program coordinator
- Betheny Kopera
- Coordinator phone
- (815) 972-1037
- Program phone
- (815) 972-1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
1221 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104 Open in Google Maps
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program IMG-friendly?
About 50% of residents at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford 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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program offer?
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program offers 9 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program?
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program received 996 applications and interviewed about 12.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford 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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program located?
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program is located at 1221 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104. Its sponsoring institution is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.
Who is the program director of University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program?
The program director is Rhonda Verzal. The program coordinator, Betheny Kopera, is the usual contact for application questions.