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Gastroenterology Residency Program

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
Peoria, IL
Continued AccreditationACGME #1441614253J1J-1H1BH-1B

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria is an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology residency program in Peoria, IL. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 9 residents in training. It reports 100% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $74,174. 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
3
9 residents · 9 approved
PGY-1 salary
$74.2k
IMG percentage
100%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2013 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2016

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
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
100%
x
US MD
0%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
30%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

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
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.4
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Unknown
Star Rating
2 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
649
Tertiary care
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care2 better · 4 same · 2 worse
Mortality0 better · 6 same · 1 worse
Readmission0 better · 9 same · 2 worse

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

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

Leapfrog Safety GradeC
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$15K
Research
$0
Payments
20

Top payer: ZOLL Circulation Inc ($3K)

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

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
28,821
ED visits
63,817
Inpatient surgeries
13,713
Outpatient surgeries
30,898
Births
2,091
Daily census
457
Full-time staff
5,088

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: OSF St Francis Medical Center · Peoria, IL

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

OSF St Francis Medical Center

Primary
Peoria, IL649 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

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Livability

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

State Income Tax
4.95%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$64,938
−$14k vs US median
Avg Commute
19 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

Sonu Dhillon, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Kerry Keating

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria located?
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria is located in Peoria, IL.
Is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria?
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria has approximately 9 residents in training.
Does University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 100% of University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria'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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. 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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria require?
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria 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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria?
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria reports a PGY-1 salary of $74,174. 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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria?
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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria 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 Gastroenterology residency program positions as they appear.