University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program
About This Program
Our fellowship offers exceptional clinical training in a high-acuity, diverse Level IV NICU, with personalized mentorship and strong academic support. Fellows engage in DEI, advocacy, and community health, gaining leadership experience in a supportive, family-friendly environment. Located in affordable, vibrant Peoria, our program equips future neonatologists to lead with skill, compassion, and purpose-offering not just training, but true mentorship and inspiration.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Muhammad Jawad Javed, MD
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med Peoria
Primary Program Contact
Carol Reames-Trotter
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med Peoria
Locations
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med Peoria
Div of Neonatology
530 NE Glen Oak Ave
Peoria, IL 61637
One Illini Dr
Peoria, IL 61656
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- 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 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
Aug 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 15, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.