University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Neurological Surgery residency in Peoria, IL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Seven-year neurosurgery residency of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria based at OSF, with PGY-1 general surgery and neurology rotations, junior resident years, pediatrics in PGY2-3, research or elective time in PGY4-5 including Carle Health Methodist, and chief years in PGY6-7. An enfolded spine fellowship is offered in PGY-7.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Weekly pre-op conference on Mondays, cerebrovascular conference on Wednesdays, Friday grand rounds alternating neurology and neurosurgery, neuro-oncology every other week, monthly journal club and peer review.
- Residents are required to do research throughout residency and second-year and later residents are expected to submit at least one paper a year.
- OSF-based residents get three weeks of paid time off, a $1,200 education allowance, four free counseling sessions a year and disability and liability coverage.
- Interview offers begin in September with interviews October to December; H1B visas are sponsored and J1 via ECFMG.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Andrew Tsung, MD
- Program coordinator
- Lee Ann Turner
- leeann6@uic.edu
- Phone
- (309) 655-2642
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Neurological Surgery residency at a glance
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria lists its Neurological Surgery residency in Peoria, Illinois. The directory holds 7 Neurological Surgery residency programs in Illinois, 1 of them in Peoria and 122 across 43 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 7 Neurological Surgery residency programs in Illinois use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 122 Neurological Surgery residency programs nationwide share that status.
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria has 21 other programs listed in Peoria: Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine), and Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary), and 15 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria in Peoria
- Anesthesiology residency
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Emergency Medicine residency
- Family Medicine residency
- Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary) fellowship
- Internal Medicine residency
- Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency
Other Illinois cities with a listed Neurological Surgery residency: Chicago, Maywood, Springfield.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Neurological Surgery residency training
Neurological Surgery residency training typically lasts 7 years.
Among the longest residencies; most applicants have substantial neurosurgery exposure and research before applying.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Neurological Surgery residency?
The directory places it in Peoria, Illinois.
How many Neurological Surgery residency programs are there in Illinois?
This directory lists 7 in Illinois and 122 nationwide.
How do I apply to the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Neurological Surgery residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Neurological Surgery residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 7 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Neurological Surgery residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Neurological Surgery residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.