How to Apply

Application

Thank you for your interest in our Diagnostic Radiology Residency training program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Our program is a 5-year categorical program that includes the preliminary year of medicine with the Internal Medicine Department at SIU-SOM.

2024 Virtual Interviews

Interview Week

All interviews will be conducted virtually on November 11-15, 2024. If invited, you can expect to receive interview/schedule details via email/ERAs.

Sample Interview Day

8-8:15 am: Program Director Welcome Message
8:15-9:30: Virtual Interviews (see panel below)
9:30-9:45. Break
9:45-11:00: Resident Meet & Greet / Virtual Tour
11-11:30: Closing Remarks / Summation

Application - General

SIU Radiology utilizes the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) from the Association of American Medical Colleges (paper applications are not accepted).
For more information on ERAS, please contact your Dean's office, ERAS, or if an international medical school graduate, contact the ECFMG.

Application Requirements

Below is a list of required materials required for a complete application. All applications are accepted and reviewed once they are complete.

Completed ERAS application, including personal statement and photo
Medical school transcript
Three letters of recommendation
Dean's letter from medical school
USMLE or COMLEX transcript
If an international medical school graduate, your ECFMG transcript

GME / Benefits / Resident Manual Learn more about benefits, salary, pre-employment requirements, SIU resident manual and more here.

Interviewer Panel

Program Chair – Scott Long, MD, FACR
Program Director – Vincent Zata, MD
Associate Program Director – Marissa Blitstein, MD
Chief Resident – Griffin Ludwig, MD

Contact

Program Coordinator – Shannon Boxman Phone: 217-814-5178 Email: SBoxman@cirarad.net