The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) is one of three campuses that make up the nation’s largest public medical school. The Peoria campus is known among students for its small class sizes, rigorous curriculum and faculty mentorship. Residents and fellows know us for our large referral base and exceptional facilities. Physicians come to the Peoria campus seeking the ideal combination of teaching and clinical practice in a research-based university setting.

  • 25 + Residency and Fellowship Programs

  • 271 Students in MD Curriculum

  • 262 Full-time Faculty

College of Medicine Peoria

Doctor of Medicine

Learn about the MD program in Peoria. Please note that all applications are processed through the college, not the Peoria regional campus.

Graduate Medical Education

There more than 25 residency and fellowship programs to choose from in a variety of specialties and focus areas.

Continuing Medical Education

Courses and events are offered by the College of Medicine for students and professionals. Most offerings are online.
Students in the Urban Health Program
Each of the three College of Medicine campuses has unique academic offerings.
Feb 26 2026

Medical Conversations: The Path to Medicine: How Peoria Prepares the Next Generation of Doctors

Thursday, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Mar 20 2026

Match Day

Friday, 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Pere Marquette
Mar 28 2026

PRC Night at the Peoria Rivermen

Saturday, 7:15 pm–9:45 pm
Peoria Civic Center
Apr 10 2026

Rural Student Physician Program (RSPP) Banquet

Friday, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Par-A-Dice Hotel
Apr 18 2026
Runners on at PRC 5k

PRC Pinwheel 5K Trail Run and Fun Walk

Saturday, 8:30 am–10:30 am
Donovan Park

Among the things that make Peoria amazing is the exposure to a wide variety of cases, ranging from the most common ones to amazing ones you wouldn’t even imagine. I have been involved in cases that I thought I was only going to read in books.

The best part of learning and training in Peoria is its people. … Peoria is a place that made me feel like home.

Pablo Barzallo, MD  |  Internal Medicine Resident