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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Peoria, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria.

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About University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

ACGME code
1401631131
Program director
Peter Phan
Location
Peoria, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
3,843
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
77%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Peoria, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. It offers 14 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,843 applications and invited about 3.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 77% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
14
Interview rate
3.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates15%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs74%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White21%
  • Asian64%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Peter Phan
Program coordinator
Marti Sokolowski
Coordinator phone
(309) 624-9351
Program phone
(309) 624-4888
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

Saint Francis Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine 530 NE Glen Oak Ave Peoria, IL 61637 Open in Google Maps

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria 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 Peoria Program IMG-friendly?

About 77% of residents at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program offer?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program offers 14 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program received 3,843 applications and interviewed about 3.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria 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 Peoria 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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program located?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program is located at Saint Francis Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine 530 NE Glen Oak Ave Peoria, IL 61637. Its sponsoring institution is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria.

Who is the program director of University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program?

The program director is Peter Phan. The program coordinator, Marti Sokolowski, is the usual contact for application questions.

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