Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
SIU SOM Neurosurgery is a one-resident-per-year program based at two Level 1 Trauma Centers, serving patients from across a wide geographic region. This results in a high volume of complex and diverse cases, providing residents with a broad scope of clinical experience not readily available in more densely populated urban areas. The program's smaller size fosters early development of leadership skills and close mentorship opportunities, while still allowing a healthy work/life balance.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Devin V Amin, MD, PhD
Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Nicole White
Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
Locations
Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
PO Box 19638 Ste D319
701 N First St
Springfield, IL 62794
801 N Rutledge
Springfield, IL 62794-9620
800 E Carpenter St
Springfield, IL 62769
900 N 1st St
Springfield, IL 62781
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 2 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 24, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 23, 2026 - Nov 27, 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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-7
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.