Southern Illinois University (Carbondale) Program
About This Program
Our aim is to teach residents to deliver high quality, evidence-based, comprehensive care to patients and families with undifferentiated problems overtime regardless of age, gender, illness or organ system. Train residents to provide primary care in an underserved and/or rural population with emphasis on social determinants of health . Teach residents how to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team within the Patient Centered Medical Home model.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Andrew Joseph Yochum, DO
SIU Med
Primary Program Contact
Elizabeth Miller, MD
SIU Family Medicine Residency Program
Locations
SIU Med
Ste 200
300 W Oak St
Carbondale, IL 62901-6815
801 N Rutledge
Springfield, IL 62794-9620
2401 W Main
Marion, IL 62959
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 3 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
Jan 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 15, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 25 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.