ID: 1441614002
Southern Illinois University Program
Springfield, IL
Data Last updated: 6/28/2025
Overview
Program & Work Schedule
Overview
Overview

We offer a unique blend of individualized training and robust clinical experience. We foster mentorships with dedicated faculty who actively support fellows scholarly pursuits. Fellows benefit from ample procedural volume, gaining hands-on experience in a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. A strong and supportive alumni network further enhances career development with graduates securing positions in advanced fellowships, academic medicine, and private practice.
Information
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Primary Teaching Site
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Accredited length of training
3
Required length
3
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 Yes
Program start dates June 25, July 1
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Abdul Monem Swied MD
Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
Gastroenterology Pgm
701 N 1st St
Springfield, IL 62794
Tel: (217) 545-7283
Fax:
E-mail: gifellowship@siumed.edu
Person to contact for more information about the program: Courtney Benson-Coats
Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
Gastroenterology Pgm
701 N 1st St
Springfield, IL 62794
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail: gifellowship@siumed.edu
Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Institutions & Locations
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Location

Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
Gastroenterology Pgm
701 N 1st St
Springfield, IL 62794

Sponsor

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
801 N Rutledge
Springfield, IL 62794-9620

Participant(s)

Springfield Memorial Hospital
701 N 1st St
Springfield, IL 62781-0001