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Continuing Medical Education
January • February • March • April • May • June • July • August • September • October • November • December • 2005
JANUARY 2006
24 Losing To Win
5:30-6:30 p.m., South Auditorium 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield
Ten-week weight loss program; open to the public
Contact: Amy Olson, R.D., Medicine, 217-545-7985
FEBRUARY 2006
4 Winter Ball
6:30 p.m., Northfield Inn, 3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield
Annual dinner dance sponsored by medical students
Contact: Student Affairs, 217-545-2860
9 Black History Event - Vanessa Gamble, M.D., Ph.D.
7 p.m., South Auditorium (2nd floor), 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield (open to the public)
Dr. Gamble will present "Beyond Legacy - The U.S. Public Health Study at Tuskegee"
Contact: Wesley McNeese, Minority/Diversity Affairs, 545-6012
9 SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute at SIU Offers Public Education Event
5:30 p.m., Wedeberg Conference Center, Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St., Springfield
Talk by Martin Raber, M.D., professor from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, on “A Physician’s Own Experience with Cancer”
Registration encouraged: contact Continuing Medical Education, 545-7711
or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/
9 Lung Cancer Support Group
5:30 p.m., Wedeberg Conference Center, Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St., Springfield
SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute Event - Talk by Martin Raber, M.D., professor from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Contact: Beth Phelps, 545-7806
10 Sixth Annual Cancer Symposium: Caring for the Patient with Cancer
8 a.m.-5 p.m., James T. Dove, M.D., Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St., Springfield
National and local experts present to medical leaders, presented by SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine
Contact: Judy Harbison, Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/
17 Leadership Springfield - Health and Aging Program
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., The Pearson Museum
Sponsored by the Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Merle Shiffman, Public Affairs, 217-545-5616
MARCH 2006
16 Match Day
11 a.m., The Northfield Center, 3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield
Senior medical students find out where they will go for their residencies
Contact: Student Affairs, 217-545-2860
24 24th Annual Neurology Symposium -- Continuing Medical Education
Wedeberg Conference Center, 701 N. First St., Springfield
Contact: Judy Harbison, Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/
30 11th Annual Wound Care Symposium
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 3100 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield
Contact: Carol Thomas, Surgery, 545-7133
30 The Rules of Engagement in the Bioethics Debate
4 p.m., Lesar Law Building (Room 108), 1150 Douglas Dirve, Carbondale
Robert L. Schwartz, J.D., will discuss lessons learned from the Terri Schiavo case
Contact: Center for Health Law and Policy, 618-453-8636
APRIL 2006
19-22 9th International Switzerland/Springfield Symposium on Advances in Alzheimer Therapy
Continuing Medical Education Conference
International Conference Centre, Geneva, Switzerland
Course director is Ezio Giacobini, M.D., Ph.D
Contact: Judy Harbison, Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/
MAY 2006
3 4th Annual Women's Health Conference
James T. Dove, M.D. Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St., Springfield
Contact: Judy Harbison, Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/
17 Central Illinois Senior Celebration
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Illinois State Fairgrounds - Orr Building,
Screenings including blood pressure, glucose, breast exams, varicose vein, hearing, prostate, head and neck, and memory
Contact: Ann Collins, SIU P&S, 545-8065
17 19th Annual Nephrology Symposium - Continuing Medical Education
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wedeberg Conference Center, Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St., Springfield
Contact: Judy Harbison, Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/
20 Graduation
1 p.m., Sangamon Auditorium, University of Illinois at Springfield
Graduation for Class of 2006
Contact: Student Affairs, 217-545-2860
JUNE 2006
7 Med School Get Fit 'N' Healthy Walk Kick Off (rain date is June 8)
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (to accomodate all lunch shifts), SIU Center for Family Medicine, behind the building at 5th and Carpenter
All SIU employees, physicians, residents and medical students are invited to walk with the Quality Council "Get Fit 'N' Healthy " team. Refreshments, screenings and educational materials will be available. The first 175 walkers will receive a t-shirt.
Contact: Stephanie George, Educational Media, 545-3184
10 SIU Clinical Support Job Fair
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., SIU Human Resources, 327 W. Calhoun St., Springfield
Departmental representatives, benefits counselor and employment couselors will be available to talk with applicants about job opportunities. Fair will focus on the following jobs - clinic receptionist, medical records clerk, appointment schedulers/operators, account technicians, medical insurance specialists, and collection specialists. Free parking available across the street from the event.
Contact: Tammy Lawrick, Human Resources, 545-0223
11 Celebration of Life (National Cancer Survivors Day 2006)
12 noon - 3 p.m., Pavilion lawn at St. John's Hospital,
A picnic to honor cancer survivors; lunch speakers and activities will be provided
Contact: St. John's Cancer Institute, 544-6464
21 Advances in Type 1 Diabetes
5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Prairie Heart Institute Conference Center
Exhibits and speakers sharing updated information on Type 1 Diabetes.
Contact: Ann Collins, SIU P&S, 545-8065
23 Camp COCO Golf Tournament
Annual golf tournament to benefit Camp COCO
Contact: SIU Foundation Office, 217-545-2955
23-24 Alumni Weekend
Reunion for classes of 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991 and 1996
Contact: John Record, Alumni Affairs, 217-545-5770
JULY 2006
9-14 Camp COCO
Annual camp for children with cancer sponsored by SIU Department of Pediatrics
Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, Bloomington, Illinois
Contact: Justine Morgan, Pediatrics, 217-545-5817
25 Ethnic Heritage Month
Noon. - 1 p.m., main lobby, 801 N. Rutledge
Celebrating and sharing the culture of Israel
Contact: Patricia Davis, Minority/Diversity Affairs, 217-545-7243
AUGUST 2006
5 SIU Secretarial and Information Technology Job Fair
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., SIU Human Resources, 327 W. Calhoun St., Springfield
Departmental representatives, benefits counselor and employment couselors will be available to talk with applicants about job opportunities. Fair will focus on the following jobs - experienced secretaries and information technology positions. Free parking available across the street from the event.
Contact: Tammy Lawrick, Human Resources, 545-7311
7 Hot Dog Lunch
11:30 a.m., 801 courtyard
A hot dog lunch to welcome new medical students
Contact: Cathy Dickman, Minority/Diversity Affairs, 217-545-7334
10 Annual Pearson Lecture
6 p.m., South Auditorium, 801 N. Rutledge, second floor
Stephen Goldman, M.D., will present "Those Arms Were Not Lost in Vain: Union Soldiers and the Price of Freedom"
Contact: Medical Humanities, 217-545-4261
11 White Coats Ceremony
4 p.m., Student Center Ballroom D, Carbondale
Medical students receive their White Coat
Contact: Student Affairs, 217-545-2860
15 Ethnic Heritage Month
noon - 1 p.m., main lobby, 801 N. Rutledge
Celebrating and sharing the culture of East India
Contact: Patricia Davis, Minority/Diversity Affairs, 545-7243
17 School of Medicine Day
11 a.m., Southern Illinois University tent, Illinois State Fair
Contact: Merle Shiffman, Public Affairs, 545-5616
25-26 Minority Alumni Weekend
Friday evening reception; Saturday dinner at The Crowne Plaza; and other activities
Contact: http://www.siumed.edu/alumni/reunion.html
29 CMN Celebration
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., lobby at Carol Jo Vecchie Women's and Children's Center
A celebration of miracles funded by Children's Miracle Network
Contact: Farah Salim, CMN Coordinator, 544-6464 ext 45722
SEPTEMBER 2006
12 Ethnic Heritage Month
noon - 1 p.m., main lobby, 801 N. Rutledge
Celebrating and sharing the cultures of Latino and Hispanic countries
Contact: Patricia Davis, Minority/Diversity Affairs, 545-7243
12 Losing To Win
5:30-6:30 p.m., South Auditorium 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield
Ten-week weight loss program; open to the public
Contact: Amy Olson, R.D., Medicine, 217-545-7985
16 Memory Walk
9 a.m., Washington Park-playground pavilion, Springfield
Annual fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association
Cost: walk is free, but donations are welcome
Contact: Maggie Schaver, SIU Alzheimer Center, team captain, 545-7193
16 SIU Nurses and Medical Assistants Job Fair
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., SIU Human Resources, 327 W. Calhoun St., Springfield
Departmental representatives, benefits counselor and employment couselors will be available to talk with applicants about job opportunities. Free parking available across the street from the event.
Contact: Tammy Lawrick, Human Resources, 545-7311
22 Casual Day
For a $5 donation, employees can come to work in casual clothes
Proceeds will go towards Children's Miracle Network
Contact: SIU Foundation, 545-2955
29 Springfield Hotel & Lodging Association Golf Tournament
10 a.m., Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 700 E. Lake Shore Drive, Springfield
Golf outing and fundraiser to benefit Camp COCO
Contact: TBD
30 Denim & Diamonds
6 p.m., Prairie Capital Convention Center
Gala event includes dinner and live and silent auctions to benefit the SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute at SIU
Tickets are $100 each or $800 for a table of ten
Contact: Patsy Wappel, Cancer Institute, 545-0395
OCTOBER 2006
6 Council of Councils Retreat
8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Wedeberg Conference Center, Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. 1st
For more information go to www.siumed.edu/adraf/council
11 Access to Mental Health Care in Rural Illinois: Moving From Crisis to Action
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday October 11, Hilton Hotel, 700 E. Adams, Springfield
Public Policy Forum sponsored by Illinois Rural Health Association
Contact: Illinois Rural Health Association, 800-500-1560
12 Men's Night Out
5 - 7:30 p.m., Springfield High School, 101 S. Lewis Street
A free educational event on men's health/prostate health for men ages 21 and older;
Ron Santo, WGN broadcaster and former Chicago Cubs third baseman, will be the featured speaker
Contact: Carol Thomas, Surgery, 545-7133
14 Illinois Trauma Conference
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lincoln Land Community College
This conference will take a multifaceted approach to caring for patients with actue traumatic injuries.
Cost: $25; conference for nursing and pre-hospital personnel
Contact: Laura Sturgeon, Surgery, 217-545-5183
16-27 Basket Raffle
9 a.m.-4 p.m., October 16-20 at St. John's Hospital Heritage Room or October 23-27 at SIU lobby, 801 N. Rutledge
Raffling of employee donated baskets to benefit Children's Miracle Network;
tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5
Contact: Alison Storm, SIU Foundation, 545-1179
19 "Using Acting Skills to Improve Your Presentations"
Academy for Scholarship in Education presentation
1-2 p.m., Dirksen Conference Room, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield
Contact: Donna Peterson, Medical Education, 545-2103
NOVEMBER 2006
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Treating Diabetes
5:30-8:30 p.m., Wedeberg Conference Center, Memorial Medical Center
Public event that will discuss approaches to treating diabetes with diet, exercise
and new drugs.
Contact: Ann Collins, SIU P&S, 545-8065
7 Medical Explorers
7 p.m., Stevenson Conference Room, 801 N. Rutledge, 4th floor
Dr. James Daniels, Family and Community Medicine-Decatur, will discuss "Careers in Primary Care Medicine"
Contact: Lois Strom, Surgery, 545-3836
14 Ethnic Heritage Month
noon - 1 p.m., main lobby, 801 N. Rutledge
Celebrating and sharing the cultures of North and South American Indians
Contact: Patricia Davis, Minority/Diversity Affairs, 545-7243
14 Saluki Basketball Event
5-8 p.m., Sammy's Sports Bar and Grill, 217 S. Fifth St., Springfield
Visit with Chris Lowery, SIUC basketball coach
Cost: $25, includes BBQ and beverages
Contact: Paul Povse, SIU Alumni, 788-1531 (daytime) or 793-2173 (evenings)
15 Book Fair
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., main lobby, 801 N. Rutledge
A wide variety of books and gifts; all proceeds go to Children's Miracle Network
Contact: Alison Storm, SIU Foundation, 545-1179
18 Children's Miracle Network Radiothon
6 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday and Friday, November 16-17; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, November 18; Carol Jo Vecchie lobby at St. John's Hospital
Contact: Farah Salim, CMN Coordinator, 544-6464, ext 45722
18 Jingle Bell Run/Walk
8 a.m. registration / 10 a.m. run/walk, Lincoln Land Community College
Run/walk to benefit the Arthritis Foundation
Contact: Jennifer Nuechterlein, sophomore, jnuechterlein@siumed.edu
29 Medical Explorers
7 p.m., Stevenson Conference Room, 801 N. Rutledge, 4th floor
Mary Aiello, Education and Curriculum, will discuss "Being a Simulated Patient "
Contact: Lois Strom, Surgery, 545-3836
DECEMBER 2006
2 Bus Trip to Chicago
All day visit to the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium or Water Tower Place; proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network
Cost: $50 for bus; museum tickets are extra
Contact: Alison Storm, SIU Foundation, 545-1179
12 Ethnic Heritage Month
noon - 1 p.m., main lobby, 801 N. Rutledge
Celebrating and sharing the culture of Germany
Contact: Patricia Davis, Minority/Diversity Affairs, 545-7243
12 Medical Explorers
7 p.m., Stevenson Conference Room, 801 N. Rutledge, 4th floor
Dr. Colleen Johnson, Surgery, will discuss "Vascular and Peripheral Surgery"
Contact: Lois Strom, Surgery, 545-3836
JANUARY 2007
16 Losing To Win
5:30-6:30 p.m., South Auditorium 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield
Ten-week weight loss program; open to the public
Contact: Amy Olson, R.D., Medicine, 217-545-7985
last updated on
October 26, 2007
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