Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Southern Illinois University Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

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About Southern Illinois University Program

ACGME code
2201621097
Program director
Erica Nelson
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Southern Illinois University Program is a community-based university affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

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

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health track.

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 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women94%
  • Men6%
  • White63%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Erica Nelson
Program coordinator
Melissa Sanders
Coordinator phone
(217) 545-6498
Sponsoring institution
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology PO Box 19640 Springfield, IL 62794 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 and H-1B 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?

Southern Illinois University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Southern Illinois University Program offer?

Southern Illinois University Program offers 4 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology 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.

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 Obstetrics-Gynecology PO Box 19640 Springfield, IL 62794. Its sponsoring institution is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Southern Illinois University Program?

The program director is Erica Nelson. The program coordinator, Melissa Sanders, is the usual contact for application questions.

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