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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1601621099
Program director
Andrew Tsung
Location
Peoria, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
263
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 263 applications and invited about 12.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 76 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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: interviewed23%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
12.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White73%
  • Asian9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrew Tsung
Program coordinator
Lee Ann Turner
Coordinator phone
(309) 655-2642
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, North Building Room 3607 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?

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

About 9% 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 Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 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 263 applications and interviewed about 12.5% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program?

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

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 Medical Center 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, North Building Room 3607 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 Andrew Tsung. The program coordinator, Lee Ann Turner, is the usual contact for application questions.

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