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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

Psychiatry 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
4001621305
Program director
Thomas Boyd
Location
Peoria, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
654
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
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 Psychiatry residency program in Peoria, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 654 applications and invited about 8.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
8.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates47%
  • US DO graduates41%
  • US IMGs12%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White65%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American6%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Boyd
Program coordinator
Andrew Lancia
Coordinator phone
(309) 671-8308
Program phone
(309) 671-8388
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine 221 NE Glen Oak Avenue, 7 West Peoria, IL 61636 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 12% of residents at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 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 654 applications and interviewed about 8.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program is located at Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine 221 NE Glen Oak Avenue, 7 West Peoria, IL 61636. 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 Thomas Boyd. The program coordinator, Andrew Lancia, is the usual contact for application questions.