Okey Enyia is a second-year medical student at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and discussed his motivation to pursue a career as a physician, featured on the web site "Aspiring Docs". View here
P 4, is a collaboritive effort that gives high school students an opportunity to receive guidance in pursuit of a career in medicine. Read More about P 4
Wesley McNeese, M.D
Our Mission
The Office of Diversity, Multicultural and Minority Affairs is committed to devising strategies and overseeing initiatives within the School of Medicine to assure a "mix of students, faculty and staff that will mirror the census data for the central and southern Illinois counties served by the school."
We have an overarching responsibility to help students successfully complete their medical education and to provide support to faculty and staff. We strive for an organizational culture that respects individual differences, where persons of various backgrounds can flourish in a harmonious, secure, nurturing and professional environment.