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
Aaron Delgado, MD
University of Illinois College of Medici
Primary Program Contact
Carol Reames Trotter, MD
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med Peoria
Locations
University of Illinois College of Medici
Department of Pediatrics
530 NE Glen Oak Ave
Peoria, IL 61637-0001
One Illini Dr
Peoria, IL 61656
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
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
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 4 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 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.