Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Southern Illinois University Program

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

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About 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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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
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.