University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Diagnostic Radiology Residency is an ACGME-accredited program that offers comprehensive teaching at the OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. The program provides well-rounded and practical training in Diagnostic Radiology with access to a wide variety of clinical scenarios and disease processes.

The program consists of 13 four-week rotations per academic year, allowing residents to rotate in each subspecialty area early, mid, and late in their residency. Residents are also offered opportunities to participate in research with $10,000 annually available for resident research projects.

Benefits for residents include custom lead aprons, iPads for the duration of the residency, paid tuition for conferences, education reimbursement stipend, and access to various resources like StatDx, RadPrimer, and MedOne Radiology.

The program participates in the NRMP for up to six categorical positions annually. Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation and provide their USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 Pass/Fail result, and USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 score on the ERAS application.

Interviews are conducted virtually using Zoom and are held during October, November, and December.

The curriculum includes exposure to academic and private practice models, numerous rotations in different subspecialty areas, weekly lectures, and various educational initiatives to prepare residents for board exams.

Recent alumni of the program have pursued fellowships and accepted positions in prestigious institutions across the country.

The program also offers clinic rotations for residents to engage in longitudinal patient care in oncology and vascular disease settings.

For further information, interested individuals can contact the Program Coordinator, Amanda Hicks, whose contact details are available on the website.

(Note: The website does not specify visa support or competitiveness information.)