Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

Transitional Year 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
9991600232
Program director
Sidney Stewart
Location
Peoria, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
676
Latest cycle
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Peoria, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria.

In the latest application cycle the program received 676 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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

Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White50%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American25%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Sidney Stewart
Program coordinator
Holly Cornell
Coordinator phone
(39) 655-7728
Program phone
(309) 655-7728
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

530 NE Glen Oak Avenue North Building Room 5670 Peoria, IL 61637 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?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

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 Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program is located at 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue North Building Room 5670 Peoria, IL 61637. 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 Sidney Stewart. The program coordinator, Holly Cornell, is the usual contact for application questions.