News

Teens Invited to Learn About Health Career Opportunities

Published Date:
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and Spoon River College will be offering a one-day Health Career Opportunities program on Tuesday, June 26, at Spoon River College in Canton.
 
The event is free and open to high school students — incoming freshman through seniors — as well as seniors who recently graduated. Presentations will include information on careers in nursing, medicine, medical research and more, with numerous hands-on activities and some “soft skills” training. A complimentary light breakfast and lunch will also be provided.
 
The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the SRC campus at 23235 County Road 22 in Canton.
 
Registration is required to attend. Participation is limited due to space constraints; applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration information is available at www.siumed.edu/orp/forms/health-career-opportunities-application.html. The registration deadline is Monday, June 18. The application and supporting documents should be sent to Laura Hepp Kessel, Assistant Director – Office of Regional Programs, SIU School of Medicine at lkessel21@siumed.edu or mailed to 175 S. Main Street, Canton, IL 61520. Laura may also be reached at 309-543-2199.

More from SIU News

White Coat pledge

Physician Assistant, DMSc programs celebrate 2024 graduates & new students

The SIU School of Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) community kicked off August with three key celebratory events that showcased the dedication, achievements and future aspirations of its students and faculty.
Jensik inventor award

Jensik honored as SIU Inventor of the Year

Phil Jensik, PhD, associate professor in SIU School of Medicine’s Department of Physiology, has been named SIU’s Inventor of the Year for 2024. His research explores mutations in genes that result in neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disabilities, speech disorders and autism, affecting about 1 in 10 U.S. children.
Mars

Springfield physician to share Mars mission insights

Think you have what it takes to live on Mars? Springfield emergency medicine physician Dr. Nathan Jones thought he did. And now he knows for certain. Late one night in 2023, Jones clicked a link on