Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
For fellows pursuing an academic path, the program offers rigorous instruction and hands-on experience in research, equipping them with the skills necessary for success as educators and investigators. All fellows receive education that fosters a life-long dedication to learning and staying current with advances in pathophysiology, diagnostics, and therapeutics.-The fellowship provides extensive, supervised clinical training across the full spectrum of Hematology and Medical Oncology. The curricu
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Krishna A Rao, MD, PhD
SIU Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Andrea Bender
315 W Carpenter St
Locations
SIU Sch of Med
PO Box 19678
315 W Carpenter St
Springfield, IL 62794-9678
801 N Rutledge
Springfield, IL 62794-9620
2801 S 10th St
Springfield, IL 62703
800 E Carpenter St
Springfield, IL 62769
701 N 1st St
Springfield, IL 62781-0001
900 N 1st St
Springfield, IL 62781
5000 Manchester Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
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
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
Data not provided by program
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 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.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Members Only Content
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