Neurology Residency Program
Southern Illinois University School of MedicineSouthern Illinois University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency program in Springfield, IL. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 12 residents in training. It reports 73.3% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $63,302. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
Accredited since 1989 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2017
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
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Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “SIU SOM & Affil Hosps-IL”.
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Training tracks
Primary care
Primary CareResidents
Cohort composition
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Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Memorial Health is one of the leading healthcare organizations in Illinois—a responsibility we are proud to uphold. Founded in 1897 to meet the expanding needs of our communities, we have assembled an ever-growing team and vast resources. Dedicated to unsurpassed excellence in care, education, and research, our community-based, not-for-profit corporation features a team of nearly 10,000 strong throughout eight state-of-the-art affiliates offering a broad array of vital services. Yet what matters equally is the size of our heart. Our ambitions. And our potential to do bigger and better things. We’re achieving our goals by developing academic alliances with other respected institutions, including the BJC HealthCare Collaborative and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. By earning important credentials and accreditations. By making a real investment in employee development. And by building upon our reputation for excellence on the regional level, with the goal of realizing national prominence.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Springfield Memorial Hospital · Springfield, IL
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Clinical sites
Springfield Memorial Hospital
PrimarySt John's Hospital
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $63,302 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 4.95% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,124/mo · 24 days on market36.36% rental listings MoM
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Sangamon County, Illinois (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine located?
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is located in Springfield, IL.
- Is Southern Illinois University School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Southern Illinois University School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine?
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine has approximately 12 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Southern Illinois University School of Medicine?
- Median rent near Springfield, IL is ~$925/month for a 1BR and ~$1,075/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Southern Illinois University School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 73.3% of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Southern Illinois University School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Southern Illinois University School of Medicine require?
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine?
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $63,302. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Southern Illinois University School of Medicine?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Southern Illinois University School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Southern Illinois University School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Neurology residency program positions as they appear.