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Southern Illinois University Program

Urology residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

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About Southern Illinois University Program

ACGME code
4801621050
Program director
Ranjiv Mathews
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
178
Latest cycle
Interview rate
43.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
H-1B
For residents

Southern Illinois University Program is a university Based Urology residency program in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 178 applications and invited about 43.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Urology programs, which interview about 25.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Urology program has 0%. The program sponsors H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
43.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White100%

Contact and location

Program director
Ranjiv Mathews
Program coordinator
Kara Pierson
Coordinator phone
(217) 545-7362
Program phone
(217) 545-8860
Sponsoring institution
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

301 N 8th St 3rd Floor PO Box 19700 Springfield, IL 62794-9665 Open in Google Maps

Southern Illinois University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Southern Illinois University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Southern Illinois University Program sponsors H-1B 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 Urology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors H-1B visas.

How competitive is Southern Illinois University Program?

Southern Illinois University Program received 178 applications and interviewed about 43.8% of applicants. The typical Urology program interviews about 25.1%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Urology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Where is Southern Illinois University Program located?

Southern Illinois University Program is located at 301 N 8th St 3rd Floor PO Box 19700 Springfield, IL 62794-9665. Its sponsoring institution is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Southern Illinois University Program?

The program director is Ranjiv Mathews. The program coordinator, Kara Pierson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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