Southern Illinois University Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout Southern Illinois University Program
- ACGME code
- 4001621065
- Program director
- James Haliburton
- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 992
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 42%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Southern Illinois University Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 992 applications and invited about 10.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 42% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. 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 minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 10.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates38%
- US DO graduates19%
- US IMGs15%
- Non-US IMGs27%
Demographics
- Women58%
- Men42%
- White27%
- Asian35%
- Black or African American31%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- James Haliburton
- Program coordinator
- Vivian Smith
- Coordinator phone
- (217) 545-7627
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
PO Box 19642 319 E. Madison St. 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62794-9642 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 42% of residents at Southern Illinois University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Southern Illinois University Program offer?
Southern Illinois University Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Southern Illinois University Program?
Southern Illinois University Program received 992 applications and interviewed about 10.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Southern Illinois University Program located?
Southern Illinois University Program is located at PO Box 19642 319 E. Madison St. 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62794-9642. Its sponsoring institution is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of Southern Illinois University Program?
The program director is James Haliburton. The program coordinator, Vivian Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.