Carle Foundation Hospital Program
About This Program
Carle Health is the largest health system in Central Illinois. It includes 8 hospitals, a physician group with more than 1300 providers, and the Carle-Illinois College of Medicine, the worlds first engineering-based medical school. The General Surgery Residency is a university-affiliated training program with a highly organized educational program. We are situated in a culturally diverse college town in the heart of Illinois. We match 4 categorical and 2 preliminary positions per year for a tota
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Bruce Andrew Orkin, MD
Carle Foundation Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Carmen Spencer
Carle Foundation Hosp
Locations
Carle Foundation Hospital
Graduate Medical Education
611 W Park St
Urbana, IL 61801-2529
221 Ne Glen Oak Ave
Peoria, IL 61636
530 Ne Glen Oak Ave
Peoria, IL 61637
701 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
200 E Fairman Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
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
Does not offer open house or 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 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 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
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental 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 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.