University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (Bloomington) Program

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria offers a Family Medicine Residency Program with focus on training residents to be exceptional physicians for a variety of career paths. The program is located in Bloomington, IL, and offers 15 ACGME-accredited residency programs, including a Med-Peds Residency.

The Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program affiliated with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Carle Health Methodist offers residents extensive training in various subfields within the specialty. Residents also play a role in training medical students at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria.

For applicants to the program, the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). U.S. graduates and international medical graduates have specific application requirements outlined on their website. The program recommends completion of applications in the early fall, with notifications regarding interview selections sent out via email.

The Med-Peds Residency Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria was established in 1981 and is one of the largest in the country, providing combined training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum, flexible opportunities, and strong support from faculty. Applicants are asked to submit a CV, personal statement, recommendation letters, USMLE or COMLEX scores, medical school transcripts, and a letter from the Dean for consideration.

The program hosts events throughout the year to foster a sense of community among residents, including an intern welcome party, wellness outings, switch dinners, holiday celebrations, and intramural sports. The program also emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively supports a diverse and inclusive community.

Overall, the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria's Med-Peds Residency Program offers a supportive environment, excellent training opportunities, and a strong sense of community for residents pursuing a career in combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.