University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program
About This Program
Our strength is our hands-on training philosophy; residents perform a large number of procedures. We have a great benefits package, and Peoria is a small city with large offerings. We would love to show you around! Call with any questions.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Andrew Joseph Tsung, MD, MBA, BA
OSF St Francis Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Lee Ann Turner, BS
OSF St Francis Med Ctr
Locations
OSF St Francis Medical Center
Neurosurgery Room 3604
530 NE Glen Oak Ave
Peoria, IL 61637-0001
One Illini Dr
Peoria, IL 61656
221 Ne Glen Oak Ave
Peoria, IL 61636
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
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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: Clinical experience in the US
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 Position Type(s) 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 residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-21 Vacation Days and 15-20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.