Applying to the Family Medicine Residency
Thank you for your interest in our program. We select 10 residents each year. Applications accepted through ERAS only.
Interviews are scheduled mid-October through mid-January.
We do not sponsor visas.
Application Requirements Heading link
- Graduated from medical school less than 3 years ago unless applicant has one year of U.S. clinical experience (does not include observerships or externships)
- 3 LoRs required for application consideration
- USMLE Step 1 required; Step 2 strongly reccommended
- D.O. applicants only need to complete COMLEX
Frequently Asked Questions Heading link
What kind of patient population will I see?
You will see an extremely diverse population at our Family Medicine clinic.
Does your program accept current U.S. medical students for rotation?
Yes. Go to our Visiting Students web page to learn more.
Are there local job opportunities post-graduation?
Yes. Peoria is a growing and diverse city with many job opportunities after completion of your training, both within and outside of our hospital system.
Learn about job opportunities and more at choosegreaterpeoria.org.
Does your program accept students with multiple attempts on Steps 1 and/or 2?
Yes. Students have been accepted with more than one attempt on a test score but this does make it more difficult to be considered for invitation to interview.
Are there any other residency programs offered through Carle Health Methodist?
Yes. Carle Health Methodist also offers a Psychiatry residency. However, we remain Primary Care unopposed.
Are there any fellowships offered?
Yes. We offer a Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship.
Does your program accept post-graduate students for externships or clinical experience?
No, based on University of Illinois College of Medicine regulations, we do not accept post-graduate students for externships or observerships.