Southern Illinois University Program
About This Program
Our Infectious Disease Fellowship offers personalized, one-on-one mentorship in a close-knit program where faculty are deeply invested in each fellows success. Fellows receive leadership training, participate in translational research, and have opportunities to develop Quality Improvement skills through Lean Six Sigma programs. Training emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration with pharmacy residents, medical students, residents, and advanced practice clinicians. Educational conferences includ
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Vidya Sundareshan, MD, MPH
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
PO Box 19636
701 N First St
Springfield, IL 62794-9636
801 N Rutledge
Springfield, IL 62794-9620
800 E Carpenter St
Springfield, IL 62769
701 N 1st St
Springfield, IL 62781-0001
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
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.