Southern Illinois University Program
About This Program
Comprehensive 5-year curriculum covering all major surgical disciplines-trauma, transplant, pediatrics, cardiothoracic, colorectal, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, endoscopy, and more. High case volume & complexity, supervised by a mix of academic faculty and community surgeons, fostering both breadth and depth in surgical skills. Two-tertiary teaching hospitals - Memorial Medical Center (w/ regional burn center and Level I trauma center) and St. John's (with dedicated pediatric services)
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Melanie Lynne Barnard, MD
Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Amber Cruze, MD
Southern Illinois University School of M
Locations
Southern Illinois Univ Sch of Med
PO Box 19638 Ste D308
701 N First St
Springfield, IL 62702
801 N Rutledge
Springfield, IL 62794-9620
800 E Carpenter St
Springfield, IL 62769
404 W Main St
Carbondale, IL 62901
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 3 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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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 12, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 7, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 11, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 13, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.