Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

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About Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1601600568
Program director
Devin Amin
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
256
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 256 applications and invited about 14.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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 scores of interviewed applicants

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed24%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed8%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Devin Amin
Program coordinator
Nicole White
Coordinator phone
(217) 545-8863
Sponsoring institution
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

PO Box 19638 Springfield, IL 62794-9638 Open in Google Maps

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program offer?

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program?

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program received 256 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 9%.

Where is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program located?

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program is located at PO Box 19638 Springfield, IL 62794-9638. Its sponsoring institution is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Devin Amin. The program coordinator, Nicole White, is the usual contact for application questions.

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