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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

Surgery 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
4401621101
Program director
Laura Brown
Location
Peoria, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,001
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
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 Surgery residency program in Peoria, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,001 applications and invited about 5.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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
5.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White56%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Laura Brown
Program coordinator
Kathy Slater
Coordinator phone
(309) 655-4775
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

Department of Surgery 624 NE Glen Oak, North Bldg 2nd Floor Peoria, IL 61603 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 8% 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 Surgery program has 9.1% 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 Surgery 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 1,001 applications and interviewed about 5.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 Surgery 624 NE Glen Oak, North Bldg 2nd Floor Peoria, IL 61603. 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 Laura Brown. The program coordinator, Kathy Slater, is the usual contact for application questions.

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