Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Southern Illinois University Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

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About Southern Illinois University Program

ACGME code
4201621065
Program director
Vincent Zata
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
631
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.5%
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 Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Radiology-Diagnostic program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 631 applications and invited about 13.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • 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: interviewed32%
  • Silver signal: interviewed47%
  • No signal: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
13.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White94%
  • Asian6%

Contact and location

Program director
Vincent Zata
Program coordinator
Shannon Boxman
Coordinator phone
(217) 814-5178
Sponsoring institution
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

800 E Carpenter St Box 43 Springfield, IL 62769 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 Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Southern Illinois University Program offer?

Southern Illinois University Program offers 4 first-year Radiology-Diagnostic positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Southern Illinois University Program?

Southern Illinois University Program received 631 applications and interviewed about 13.5% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at Southern Illinois University Program?

Applicants who sent Southern Illinois University Program a gold signal received interviews about 32% of the time, silver signals about 47%, and applicants without a signal about 9%.

Where is Southern Illinois University Program located?

Southern Illinois University Program is located at 800 E Carpenter St Box 43 Springfield, IL 62769. Its sponsoring institution is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Southern Illinois University Program?

The program director is Vincent Zata. The program coordinator, Shannon Boxman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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