Plastic Surgery - IntegratedCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Southern Illinois University Program

Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

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About Southern Illinois University Program

ACGME code
3621621030
Program director
Nicole Sommer
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
367
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.8%
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 Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 367 applications and invited about 9.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated interview rate of 10.4%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Plastic Surgery - Integrated program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • 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: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
9.8%
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

  • Women82%
  • Men18%
  • White55%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American27%

Contact and location

Program director
Nicole Sommer
Program coordinator
Naya Jackson
Coordinator phone
(217) 545-6112
Sponsoring institution
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

P.O. Box 19653 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 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 Plastic Surgery - Integrated 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 Plastic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Southern Illinois University Program?

Southern Illinois University Program received 367 applications and interviewed about 9.8% of applicants. The typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 10.4%.

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 Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

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 2%.

Where is Southern Illinois University Program located?

Southern Illinois University Program is located at P.O. Box 19653 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 Nicole Sommer. The program coordinator, Naya Jackson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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