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.

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.

Yesterday, we took part in the Peoria Healthcare Consortium Press Conference.UICOMP is proud to collaborate in this init...
05/20/2026

Yesterday, we took part in the Peoria Healthcare Consortium Press Conference.

UICOMP is proud to collaborate in this initiative to grow the healthcare workforce in central Illinois. By joining our colleagues at Bradley University, Carle Health & Methodist College, Illinois Central College, OSF HealthCare & Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, and Peoria Public Schools District 150, we are creating clear educational pathways to healthcare careers.

05/19/2026

Andrew Vallejos, MD, (UICOMP Class of 2026) shares his insights on his 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.

A signing last week will lead to new opportunities between UICOMP and Himachal Pradesh in India through a global exchang...
05/18/2026

A signing last week will lead to new opportunities between UICOMP and Himachal Pradesh in India through a global exchange. The signing established the Alliance for Workforce Exchange and Shared Optimization in Medical Excellence (AWESOME) initiative and was made possible by philanthropic support. The AWESOME initiative is the first step in fostering collaboration in the areas of medical education, research and clinical innovation through such efforts as partnerships, joint programs, faculty exchanges and research initiatives.

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