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Southern Illinois University Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
2801621118
Program director
Dana Crosby
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
226
Latest cycle
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Southern Illinois University Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 226 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 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
  • 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
2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White64%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Dana Crosby
Program coordinator
Denean Vreeland
Coordinator phone
(217) 545-4777
Program phone
(217) 545-3833
Sponsoring institution
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

720 N. Bond St PO Box 19662 Springfield, IL 62702 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 9% of residents at Southern Illinois University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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 2 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 2 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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 720 N. Bond St PO Box 19662 Springfield, IL 62702. Its sponsoring institution is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Southern Illinois University Program?

The program director is Dana Crosby. The program coordinator, Denean Vreeland, is the usual contact for application questions.

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