Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Office of Education and Curriculum

EHR Introduction

SIU clinics are transitioning from paper charts to an electronic health record (EHR). The medical school curriculum incorporates a graduated approach to electronic documentation for students throughout Years 2, 3 and 4. Year 2 students are given ‘view only’ access to electronic medical records within SIU clinics.  In addition, Year 2 students begin using the EHR to document portions of their encounters with standardized patients within the professional development lab. During Years 3 and 4, students document patient visits in the EHR, utilizing student-specific encounter forms.

Below are resources regarding medical student EHR documentation:

Questions regarding student documentation within the EHR should be directed to:
Theresa Waters  at 545-6963 or twaters@siumed.edu

EHR Links (Intranet Access Only)

• EHR Resource Guide for Year 2 Medical Students
• EHR Resource Guide for Year 3 Medical Students
• EHR Instructions for General Internal Medicine Clerkship
• EHR Instructions for Ob-Gyn Clerkship
• EHR Instructions for Pediatrics Clerkship
• EHR Instructions for Psychiatry Clerkship