University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

The Psychiatry Residency Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria offers comprehensive training opportunities for residents. With a commitment to supervision, innovative programs, and a strong emphasis on teaching, residents can expect to excel in various psychiatric endeavors. The four-year program accepts five residents annually.

Affiliated with Carle Health, the program provides exposure to a diverse patient population in both urban, suburban, and rural settings. Residents have the opportunity to gain experience in inpatient and outpatient settings across multiple locations.

The selection process for the program considers various factors such as recent graduation from an accredited medical school, preparedness, academic credentials, communication skills, motivation, integrity, recommendation letters, personal statement, and outside interests. English language proficiency is required for applicants.

The program conducts interviews with around 50 applicants for five residency positions. Initial interview invitations are typically sent via ERAS messaging by mid- to late-October and continue on a rolling basis. Applicants are given one week to accept and schedule their interviews.

The curriculum includes a wide range of clinical experiences, including internal medicine, family medicine, neurology, depression & anxiety, addiction psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, community and general inpatient psychiatry, outpatient clinic experiences, and elective rotations.

The didactic curriculum is designed to provide residents with a comprehensive clinical experience and to prepare them for practice and national board examinations. The program focuses on a progressive education approach, diverse teaching methods, concurrent topics, an engaging learning environment, and striving for excellence in exam performance.

Recent alumni of the Psychiatry Residency program have pursued various fellowships and roles in prestigious medical settings post-residency.

For those interested in applying to the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Psychiatry Residency Program, completing an Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) application and Supplemental Application, along with enrollment in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), is required.

Unfortunately, the website does not specify whether the program is highly competitive, DO/IMG friendly, or if they support visas.