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Southern Illinois University Program

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

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About Southern Illinois University Program

ACGME code
1801621134
Program director
Jeremy Kulacz
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
801
Latest cycle
IMG residents
75%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Southern Illinois University Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 801 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 75% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 68 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs50%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White31%
  • Asian56%
  • Black or African American6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jeremy Kulacz
Program coordinator
Mandi Praed
Coordinator phone
(217) 545-8000
Program phone
(217) 545-2253
Sponsoring institution
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Department of Neurology PO Box 19643 Springfield, IL 62794-9643 Open in Google Maps

Southern Illinois University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Southern Illinois University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Southern Illinois University 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 75% of residents at Southern Illinois University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Southern Illinois University Program offer?

Southern Illinois University Program offers 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Southern Illinois University 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Southern Illinois University Program?

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

Where is Southern Illinois University Program located?

Southern Illinois University Program is located at Department of Neurology PO Box 19643 Springfield, IL 62794-9643. Its sponsoring institution is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Southern Illinois University Program?

The program director is Jeremy Kulacz. The program coordinator, Mandi Praed, is the usual contact for application questions.

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