University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

The Neurology Residency program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria is an ACGME-accredited 4-year program focused on providing high-quality clinical training in both inpatient and outpatient care. The program covers general neurology and various subspecialty fields. Residents have the opportunity to engage in robust inpatient experiences and gain exposure to a wide variety of neurological conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Application requirements for this program include a medical school transcript, dean's letter, personal statement, USMLE or COMLEX transcripts (with a minimum score of 215 for Step 1 and 525 for COMLEX 1), letters of recommendation (preferably one from a neurologist), and medical school graduation after 2016. Completion of USMLE Step 2, 2CS, and 3 is necessary prior to rank day.

The program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria accepts U.S. and osteopathic medical school graduates, as well as foreign medical graduates. The institution sponsors H1-B and J1 visas, requiring that all USMLE scores are available upon match day for H1-B candidates and ECFMG certification prior to rank day for J1 candidates.

The curriculum is structured across the 4 years of residency, offering a comprehensive experience in various neurology subspecialty clinics, including neuro-rehabilitation, neuro-oncology, headache, and more. Residents also have the opportunity to rotate at another institution with program director approval.

The Neurology Residency program at this institution values resident wellness and autonomy, hosting wellness retreats and providing increasing autonomy throughout the residency to develop clinicians and lifelong learners. Residents also participate in research, clinical trials, quality improvement projects, patient care symposiums, and community outreach activities.

Overall, the Neurology Residency program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria provides a well-rounded training experience in neurology for medical students looking to pursue a career in this specialty.