Southern Illinois University (Alton) Program
About This Program
6-6-6 Fully accredited full-spectrum FM residency program with 100% board pass rate located in a unique setting-- St. Louis is nearby, but our program is in a smaller community and serves both rural and near-urban patient populations. Our main teaching hospital and residency clinics are all on the same campus, and our program allows opportunities for residents to work in FQHC and non-FQHC clinical settings. We also have many opportunities for community engagement.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mary Rebecca Hoffman, MD, BS
Alton Memorial Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Alison L Witcher, BA
SIU School of Medicine
Locations
Alton Memorial Hosp
Family Medicine Pgm Ste 115
4 Memorial Dr
Alton, IL 62002
801 N Rutledge
Springfield, IL 62794-9620
2 Memorial Dr
Alton, IL 62002
One Children'S Pl
St Louis, MO 63110-1077
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.