Internal Medicine/PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 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
7001632015
Program director
Matthew Mischler
Location
Peoria, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
256
Latest cycle
Interview rate
39.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Peoria, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 256 applications and invited about 39.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, which interview about 28.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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
8
Interview rate
39.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates76%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White61%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Mischler
Program coordinator
Katherine McIntyre
Coordinator phone
(309) 655-3863
Program phone
(309) 624-3442
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

OSF Saint Francis Med Ctr 530 NE Glen Oak Ave, North Building 5607 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 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 at Peoria Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 8 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 8 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 256 applications and interviewed about 39.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

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/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program located?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program is located at OSF Saint Francis Med Ctr 530 NE Glen Oak Ave, North Building 5607 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 Matthew Mischler. The program coordinator, Katherine McIntyre, is the usual contact for application questions.