Carle Foundation Hospital Program
About This Program
We serve a clinically diverse population throughout central Illinois, including patients from urban and rural areas. We have a robust family planning curriculum and dedicated simulation lab. Residents are exposed to general obstetrics and gynecology practice as well as advanced subspecialties, including urogynecology, gynecologic oncology, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, complex family planning, breast medicine, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Elsa Whitmore, DO
Carle Foundation Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Jill Burnett, MD
Carle Foundation Hosp
Locations
601 Bruns Ln
Springfield, IL 62702
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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
Nov 3, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 23, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Dec 21, 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 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-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.