Southern Illinois University School of Medicine will accept applications from graduates of US medical or osteopathic schools, permanent US residents who have graduated from an international medical school, and international medical school graduates who are willing to work on a J-1 visa.  No exceptions will be made except under extraordinary circumstances.  Decisions regarding exceptions will be processed expeditiously by the affiliated hospitals and the Office of Residency Affairs.

Approved by GMEC March 10, 2000
Amended and Approved by GMEC February 16, 2007