Underrepresented in Medicine Visiting Student Program
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria Underrepresented in Medicine (URM) Visiting Student Program is open to medical students who are part of a group that is underrepresented in medicine. This includes students who identify as African Americans and/or Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American (American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians), Pacific Islander, mainland Puerto Rican, LGBTQ+, and students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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URM Visiting Student Program Details Heading link
- Offers a month-long rotation in one of 11 specialty areas, mentoring from faculty and residents as well as from our Housestaff Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council.
- Provides a stipend of $1,500 to defray the costs associated with travel and staying in Peoria during the visiting rotation.
- Welcomes visiting students for a robust and supportive clinical learning environment through a competitive application process for a limited number of training opportunities.
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Rotating at Children’s Hospital of Illinois in Peoria, is such a valuable experience. The hospital hosts multiple residency programs which gives every student such a wide range of clinical exposure and learning opportunities.
| UICOMP Chief Pediatrics Resident 2023
You will work with faculty who have been recognized for their commitment to teaching, efforts in community development, and impact in reducing health disparities.
| UICOMP Family Medicine Residency Grad 2022
Peoria is a hidden gem for trainees to get high-quality clinical education and mentorship.
| UICOMP Pediatric Residency Grad 2023
The best part of learning and training in Peoria is its people. They will help you learn, grow as a resident, physician, as a person, and they will always be open for any suggestions.
| UICOMP Internal Medicine Residency Grad 2023
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Students should meet the requirement to apply for a visiting rotation through VSLO.
*Students who attend other medical schools are welcome to apply for the Visiting Student Program.
Applications currently open for acceptance and will be considered until all positions are filled.
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Office of Graduate Medical Education
One Illini Drive
Peoria, IL 61605
Phone: 309-671-8450
Fax: 309-671-8452