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Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Springfield, IL
Continued AccreditationACGME #2201621097J1J-1

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Springfield, IL. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 15 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $65,444. 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

Positions / year
4
15 residents · 16 approved
PGY-1 salary
$65.4k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
2922220C0

4 years · Last ACGME review 2024

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1
Application service
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
2922220C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via Residency CAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via Residency CAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “SIU SOM & Affil Hosps-IL”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Women's health

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
80%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

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

Hours / week
65
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
16
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
7
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.8
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.7
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
4
Support team size

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Licensed for 439 beds, HSHS St. John’s Hospital is a regional medical center serving the Central and Southern Illinois area. St. John’s is the flagship hospital of Hospital Sisters Health System, a health care ministry with 14 hospitals and multi-specialty medical groups in Illinois and Wisconsin. St. John’s has more than 3,000 staff members and is one of the largest employers in the Springfield area. The medical staff numbers nearly 700 doctors, podiatrists and dentists. More than 15,000 surgical procedures are performed at St. John’s each year. At St. John's we are enhancing every aspect of the patient experience and elevating health care to a new standard. Yours. Social Media Accessibility Commitment Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is committed to making our digital communications accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. This commitment extends to content shared on our social media platforms. While social media platforms are operated by third parties, HSHS strives to ensure that the content we post is accessible by incorporating features such as alternative text for images, captions for videos, and accessible linked materials whenever possible. If you experience difficulty accessing information shared through our social media channels, please contact us at https://www.hshs.org/contact and we will work with you to provide the information in an accessible format.

Star Rating
3 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
422
Mid-size
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care2 better · 3 same · 1 worse
Mortality0 better · 7 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 8 same · 2 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 10 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$10K
Research
$0
Payments
4

Top payer: Linvatec Corporation ($9K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
18,853
ED visits
45,651
Inpatient surgeries
4,609
Outpatient surgeries
10,192
Births
2,125
Daily census
310
Full-time staff
1,794

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: St John's Hospital · Springfield, IL

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Clinical sites

St John's Hospital

Primary
Springfield, IL422 beds

Springfield Memorial Hospital

Springfield, IL493 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,259/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~17% of pay
Take-home$4,259/mo
Rent (1BR)$925/mo
State tax$270/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $65,444 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 4.95% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Sangamon County, Illinois (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
4.95%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$74,114
−$4k vs US median
Avg Commute
20 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

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

Erica Nelson, MD

Program Director, Generalist

Program Director

Melissa Sanders

Residency Coordinator

Coordinator

Anne Martin, MD

Associate Program Director, Assistant Professor

Coordinator

Kristin Montgomery

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 8001600130 - Springfield, IL

Coordinator

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 15 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)?
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. 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 $65,444. 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 Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program positions as they appear.