Internal MedicineCommunity-based

Riverside Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Kankakee, Illinois, sponsored by Riverside Medical Center.

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About Riverside Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1401600545
Program director
Keyur Shah
Location
Kankakee, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
717
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Riverside Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Kankakee, Illinois, sponsored by Riverside Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 717 applications and invited about 13% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
13%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates7%
  • US DO graduates93%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White27%
  • Asian60%
  • Black or African American7%

Contact and location

Program director
Keyur Shah
Program coordinator
Heather Johnson
Coordinator phone
(815) 935-7526
Program phone
(815) 935-6569
Sponsoring institution
Riverside Medical Center

350 N Wall St Kankakee, IL 60901 Open in Google Maps

Riverside Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Riverside Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Riverside Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Riverside Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Riverside Medical Center Program offer?

Riverside Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Riverside Medical Center Program?

Riverside Medical Center Program received 717 applications and interviewed about 13% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Riverside Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Riverside Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Riverside Medical Center Program located?

Riverside Medical Center Program is located at 350 N Wall St Kankakee, IL 60901. Its sponsoring institution is Riverside Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Riverside Medical Center Program?

The program director is Keyur Shah. The program coordinator, Heather Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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