Southern Illinois University Program
About This Program
- Early Operative Experience: Hands-on surgical training begins during intern year with graduated autonomy that builds confidence and technical skill.-- Diverse Training: Experience in academic and high-volume community settings prepares residents for any practice model.-- Exceptional Mentorship: Small class sizes provide personalized teaching, career guidance, and research support.-- Outstanding Fellowship Match: Graduates consistently match into top orthopedic fellowships across all subspecial
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
D Gordon Allan, MD
Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Kelly Cagle
Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
Locations
Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
Div of Orthopaedics
PO Box 19638
Springfield, IL 62794-9638
801 N Rutledge
Springfield, IL 62794-9620
800 E Carpenter St
Springfield, IL 62769
900 N 1st St
Springfield, IL 62781
1301 S Koke Mill Rd
Springfield, IL 62711
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108-9898
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
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 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
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.