University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria Educates 262 medical students annually and offers 300+ MDs/DOs in 23 residency and fellowship programs

Since our founding in 1970, the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria has enhanced the central Illinois region by educating medical students, residents, and fellows as well as performing the latest in research. UICOMP has attracted physicians and researchers with diverse skills and knowledge to the region, helping to create a level of health care in the Peoria-area that rivals and surpasses metropolitan areas many times its size.

It’s Academic Medicine Week! We are proud to celebrate the academic health systems, teaching hospitals, and medical scho...
06/09/2026

It’s Academic Medicine Week! We are proud to celebrate the academic health systems, teaching hospitals, and medical schools that are transforming the lives of Americans every day.

06/05/2026

Adwoa Sefah, MD, (UICOMP Class of 2026) shares insights on her James Scholar experience.

The James Scholar Program for Independent Study is an honors research program for all College of Medicine campuses. Students work closely with a mentor for three to four years on a specific research project, and those who meet all the milestones graduate with the James Scholar distinction.

UICOMP and the Library of the Health Sciences are once again a part of the Peoria Academy of Science and the Peoria Rive...
06/04/2026

UICOMP and the Library of the Health Sciences are once again a part of the Peoria Academy of Science and the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s Science Treasure Hunt. This event is a combination of family adventure, scavenger hunt and fun learning focused on science and technology facilities in the tri-county area.

Between now and August 2026, students in 1st through 8th grade can take part in the hunt. To get started, visit ScienceTreasureHunt.org.

Congratulations to the students who received scholarships at the Student Awards Ceremony in May.
06/02/2026

Congratulations to the students who received scholarships at the Student Awards Ceremony in May.

It’s time for May’s Residency Roundup!
06/01/2026

It’s time for May’s Residency Roundup!

Kelly Delgado is the recipient of a Robert A. Flinn Student Enhancement Award presented by the UICOMP Alumni Council. Th...
05/29/2026

Kelly Delgado is the recipient of a Robert A. Flinn Student Enhancement Award presented by the UICOMP Alumni Council.

This award supports students in the pursuit of academic opportunities outside of the classroom, such as poster presentations and scholarly work at professional conferences. The award was established by and named in honor of Robert A. Flinn, MD ’59, R ’69, founder of the UICOMP Alumni Council.

05/28/2026

Dr. Jasionowski, a second-year psychiatry resident, shares best practices for supporting individuals facing mental health challenges.

University Pediatrics is a great example of the intersection of patient care with education, collaboration and training....
05/26/2026

University Pediatrics is a great example of the intersection of patient care with education, collaboration and training. This pediatrics clinic not only provides personalized care for its patients, but it also offers clinical experiences to medical students and residents. This fosters continuous learning and collaboration in the delivery of high-quality and compassionate care.

Learn more about University Pediatrics here: peoria.medicine.uic.edu/about/patient-care/university-pediatrics/

This week, our Family Medicine Residency held its Annual Research Day. Congratulations to the winners, Mallory Weaver, D...
05/22/2026

This week, our Family Medicine Residency held its Annual Research Day. Congratulations to the winners, Mallory Weaver, DO, and Daniel Weyers, DO, for their research titled “The Effects of Standardized Feedback on Residency Satisfaction in the Ambulatory Setting.”

Dr. Jasionowski, a second-year psychiatry resident, shares strategies to overcome negative thinking.
05/21/2026

Dr. Jasionowski, a second-year psychiatry resident, shares strategies to overcome negative thinking.

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