Southern Illinois University
The Southern Illinois University Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) fellowship in Springfield, 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
SIU School of Medicine three-year ACGME-accredited gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship accepting two fellows a year (maximum six), starting with inpatient consults and endoscopy simulation early in year one, more endoscopy and GI tumor board in year two, and electives plus a required four-week transplant hepatology rotation at Saint Louis University in year three. Research progresses from IRB submission to a national presentation or paper.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applications go only through ERAS and the NRMP with in-person interviews in September or early October, and J-1 and H-1 visas are not accepted; Springfield trainees get 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick leave and free parking.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $68,580.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $69,330.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $70,080.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $77,098.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $77,848.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $78,598.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $79,348.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 2, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Salaries (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Program length (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Number of trainees (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Summary (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Program director (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Positions per year (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Highlights (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Official program website (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Abdul Swied, MD
- Program coordinator
- Courtney Benson-Coats
- Associate Program Director
- Muaataz Azzawi, MD
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Gastroenterology fellowship training
Gastroenterology is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in gastroenterology typically last 3 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
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 fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Southern Illinois University Gastroenterology fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Southern Illinois University Gastroenterology fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Southern Illinois University Gastroenterology fellowship offer?
The directory records 2 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Southern Illinois University Gastroenterology fellowship pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.