Welcome to Southern Illinois University radiology residency's little corner of the web. Thank you for the interest in our program, and I hope a few words from me can give you a feel of what SIU has to offer for your growing career.

I have found this program to provide a unique and satisfying blend of many of the best attributes of both academic and community based programs. Under the umbrella of SIU, we have access to all the features that an academic setting should provide: top notch faculty, incomparable equipment, an expansive medical library, teaching opportunities, research resources, and the like. However, the program will also more than ready you for a demanding practice schedule. As our faculty are private practice groups with volunteer academic appointments through the medical school, you will be also learn about the caseload and pace of a daily practice.Across the board, our faculty are enthusiastic about teaching, and we have fellowship trained radiologists in all subspecialties of radiology. As there are no fellows within our program, you will have first access to the cases and all procedures without competition. As board pass rates and success of past residents has shown, SIU residents leave the program well prepared for a rewarding radiology career.

Our leadership contingent, Dr. Sherrick, Dr. Becker, Dr. Sullivan, Dr. Uzochukwu, and Dr. Zata, are huge assets to our program. You can be confident that your program chairman, program director, and associate program directors will be advocates for you and your education. Plus, you will see them on a daily basis working in the reading rooms and teaching. Guidance through example can speak volumes, and our leadership is fantastic in that regard.

Beyond the academic, I feel that the Springfield community has plenty to offer that cannot be found in other programs. The housing market is very reasonable, and the cost of living is very low. Most residents are able to own their own homes, and the salaries and benefit programs are very generous. Springfield is a great community for families or single residents with a generally laid-back, Midwest lifestyle. If you are in the mood for a little more of the big city life, Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis are both within very convenient driving distances. Within our program, we have a very close group of residents who are very sociable both in and out of the hospital. Having friendships with your peers that extend beyond the hospital walls is a great social and professional benefit.

Thanks again for your interest in our program. Feel free to browse around the website and see what we have to offer.

Best wishes,

Stephen Garrison, M.D.

Chief Resident, 2012-2013

Southern Illinois University Radiology Residency