University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford) Rural Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Dixon, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.
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- ACGME code
- 1201611675
- Program director
- Gregory Reckamp
- Location
- Dixon, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 2
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 513
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 50%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford) Rural Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Dixon, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 513 applications and invited about 10.5% 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 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 2
- Interview rate
- 10.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 4
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates33%
- US DO graduates17%
- US IMGs33%
- Non-US IMGs17%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Gregory Reckamp
- Program coordinator
- Melanie Rick
- Coordinator phone
- (815) 285-8908
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
102 S. Hennepin Avenue Dixon, IL 61021 Open in Google Maps
University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford) Rural Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford) Rural Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford) Rural Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 (Rockford) Rural Program IMG-friendly?
About 50% of residents at University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford) Rural 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 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford) Rural Program offer?
University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford) Rural Program offers 2 first-year Family Medicine positions.
How competitive is University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford) Rural Program?
University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford) Rural Program received 513 applications and interviewed about 10.5% 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 (Rockford) Rural 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 (Rockford) Rural 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 (Rockford) Rural Program located?
University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford) Rural Program is located at 102 S. Hennepin Avenue Dixon, IL 61021. Its sponsoring institution is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.
Who is the program director of University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford) Rural Program?
The program director is Gregory Reckamp. The program coordinator, Melanie Rick, is the usual contact for application questions.