University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program
About This Program
The primary clinical site, OSF St. Francis Medical Center serves as the tertiary/quaternary referral hospital for a 16-hospital system, which provides a diverse patient population with exceptional pathology and acuity. The Dept. of Surgery participates in multiple quality programs, which monitors and leads to excellent patient outcomes. Residents will have access to nationally acclaimed faculty and leading institutes in research, cancer care, trauma, and emergency surgical services.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Laura R Brown, MD, MPH, PhD
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med-Peoria
Primary Program Contact
Kathy J Slater
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med-Peoria
Locations
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med-Peoria
Dept of Surgery 2nd Fl
624 NE Glen Oak Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
One Illini Dr
Peoria, IL 61656
221 Ne Glen Oak Ave
Peoria, IL 61636
210 W Walnut St
Canton, IL 61520
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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(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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 3, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 14, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 14, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025
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
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-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.