Southern Illinois University Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout Southern Illinois University Program
- ACGME code
- 2601621110
- Program director
- D Gordon Allan
- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 292
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 13%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Southern Illinois University Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 292 applications and invited about 13% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 80 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
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 13%
- 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%
Demographics
- Women13%
- Men87%
- White80%
- Asian7%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
- Other13%
Contact and location
- Program director
- D Gordon Allan
- Program coordinator
- Kelly Cagle
- Coordinator phone
- (217) 545-6155
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Southern Illinois School of Medicine PO Box 19638 Division of Orthopaedics Springfield, IL 62794-9638 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?
Southern Illinois University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Southern Illinois University Program offer?
Southern Illinois University Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Southern Illinois University Program?
Southern Illinois University Program received 292 applications and interviewed about 13% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Southern Illinois University Program located?
Southern Illinois University Program is located at Southern Illinois School of Medicine PO Box 19638 Division of Orthopaedics Springfield, IL 62794-9638. Its sponsoring institution is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of Southern Illinois University Program?
The program director is D Gordon Allan. The program coordinator, Kelly Cagle, is the usual contact for application questions.