NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

Neurology 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
1801621147
Program director
Tiffani Franada
Location
Peoria, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
889
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
75%
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 Neurology residency program in Peoria, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 889 applications and invited about 4.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

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 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
4.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs30%
  • Non-US IMGs45%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White25%
  • Asian45%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other15%

Contact and location

Program director
Tiffani Franada
Program coordinator
Tammi Miller
Coordinator phone
(309) 655-2702
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

One Illini Drive, Box 1649 Peoria, IL 61656 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 75% 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 Neurology program has 20% 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 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 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 889 applications and interviewed about 4.7% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 4%.

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

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program is located at One Illini Drive, Box 1649 Peoria, IL 61656. 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 Tiffani Franada. The program coordinator, Tammi Miller, is the usual contact for application questions.

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