Southern Illinois University Program
About This Program
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.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Abdul Monem Swied, MD
Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Courtney Benson-Coats, MD
Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
Locations
Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
Gastroenterology Pgm
701 N 1st St
Springfield, IL 62794
801 N Rutledge
Springfield, IL 62794-9620
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Aug 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
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 dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.