Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Emergency Medicine residency in Springfield, IL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine EM residency in Springfield, IL. Residents train at three main sites: Memorial Medical Center (Level 1 trauma and regional burn center, 70,000 ED visits), St. John's Hospital (Level 1 trauma, home to St. John's Children's Hospital, 56,000 visits) and Taylorville Memorial Hospital (critical access rural ED, 12,000 visits); combined volume exceeds 130,000 visits. Didactics use the Foundations of Emergency Medicine curriculum (simulation, procedure labs, small groups). Residents partner with local fire/EMS and join patient safety and QI projects. Scholarly tracks: EMS, Ultrasound, Critical Care, Simulation and Education, Toxicology.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Three-site mix: two Level 1 trauma centers (one with a regional burn center and a children's hospital) plus a rural critical access ED; emphasise adaptability across urban and rural care.
- Scholarly tracks begin late PGY-1/early PGY-2, with a faculty sponsor, and graduate residents 'with distinction' in EMS, Ultrasound, Critical Care, Simulation and Education, or Toxicology; they are described as preparation for fellowship. Name the track you would pursue.
- Ultrasound: longitudinal supervised and unsupervised US shifts, a PGY-3 elective, optional RDMS preparation (800 reviewed scans), and teaching to surgery and medicine departments; fleet includes SonoSite and Butterfly devices.
- Education focus: residents teach during a year-directed curriculum and supervise students in the EM clerkship; the simulation track works in the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation. Good fit for aspiring educators.
- Ask about the recurring EMS activities with local fire/EMS and the resident role in QI projects with hospital partners.
- Application page states USMLE and COMLEX are both accepted and interviews run virtually on Wednesdays through Interview Broker (page also has stale 2022 dates, so confirm current details).
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Robert Tennill
- Program coordinator
- Erin Mauzy
- Address
- Department of Emergency Medicine, 701 N. First Street, P.O. Box 19679, Springfield, IL 62794-9636
- Phone
- (217) 545-8000
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 Emergency Medicine residency training
Emergency Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 or 4 years, depending on the program.
Applications commonly include Standardized Letters of Evaluation (SLOEs) from emergency medicine rotations; check what this program requires.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
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 residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- 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 School of Medicine Emergency Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Emergency Medicine residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Emergency Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 or 4 years, depending on the program; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Emergency Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Emergency Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.