University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program
About This Program
Since 1958, the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria Pediatric Residency Program at the Children's Hospital of Illinois has provided outstanding pediatric education in a collegial, family-friendly environment. Our program prepares residents for success in primary care and subspecialty careers through diverse, inclusive, and personalized training. Strengths include robust community engagement and advocacy, a strong focus on wellness and resiliency, family-centered team-based care, an
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Bhavana Thota Kandikattu, MD
Children's Hosp of Peoria
Primary Program Contact
Tammy Livingston, MD
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med at Peoria
Locations
Children's Hosp of Peoria
Pediatrics Pgm
530 NE Glen Oak Ave
Peoria, IL 61637
One Illini Dr
Peoria, IL 61656
912 N Elmwood
Peoria, IL 61625
2116 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
530 Ne Glen Oak Ave
Peoria, IL 61637
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)
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
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Experience The Program