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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

Pediatrics 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
3201621078
Program director
Bhavana Kandikattu
Location
Peoria, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
1,171
Latest cycle
Interview rate
30.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
56%
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 Pediatrics residency program in Peoria, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,171 applications and invited about 30.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 56% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
30.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates19%
  • US DO graduates24%
  • US IMGs24%
  • Non-US IMGs32%

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men22%
  • White41%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Bhavana Kandikattu
Program coordinator
Tammy Livingston
Coordinator phone
(309) 655-2274
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

Children's Hospital of IL at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue Peoria, IL 61637 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 56% 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 Pediatrics 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 13 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 7 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 1,171 applications and interviewed about 30.7% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program is located at Children's Hospital of IL at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue Peoria, IL 61637. 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 Bhavana Kandikattu. The program coordinator, Tammy Livingston, is the usual contact for application questions.

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