University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program
About This Program
Modified 2+2 Curriculum during PGY2 and PGY3; Unopposed training in a community-based hospital in a city that has over 30 other residencies and fellowships; All residents have AI Scribe available for clinical encounters
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Laura Smith, MD
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med Peoria
Primary Program Contact
Kimmi R Walker
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med Peoria
Locations
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med Peoria
Ste C
815 Main St
Peoria, IL 61602
One Illini Dr
Peoria, IL 61656
530 Ne Glen Oak Ave
Peoria, IL 61637
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
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.