Message from the Program Director
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Jon Gehlbach, MD
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Program Overview
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Why Peoria?
In addition to state-of-the-art facilities, we are fortunate to be located in a beautiful small city nestled in Central Illinois along the Illinois River. The size of Peoria (and the surrounding small towns) affords the opportunity to blend experiences offered at an academic healthcare center with a communal, family-friendly environment. Furthermore, Peoria is large enough to draw cultural activities, social events, and other plentiful opportunities for fun and relaxation, while avoiding many of the downfalls of big city living (such as traffic and high cost of living). We offer generous salaries and benefits paired with a very reasonable cost of living, short commute times, and excellent childhood education. Additionally, Peoria’s location provides the perfect opportunity for weekend getaways to one of several large cities that is within a few hour’s drive (Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis).