Here are some characteristics of our school that we believe make attending SIU School of Medicine (SIUMED) an excellent choice:

Innovative curriculum: SIU School of Medicine has long been considered a leader in medical education. Clinical experiences beginning early in the first year, and a problem-based learning approach to education, allow for integration of basic science knowledge into our students' clinical skill development.

Did you know? SIU School of Medicine faculty were among the first in the country to develop the use of simulated patients in instruction and evaluation.

Student-Centered Education: Small class size allows for enhanced student-faculty interactions and increased opportunities to pursue clinical and research areas of interest.

Quick facts:

-The student to faculty ratio at SIUMED is nearly 1:1.

-Students collaborate, almost exclusively, in small groups (6-7 students) for basic science and clinical instruction.

One-of-a-kind: Our Doctoring streamer offers a comprehensive curriculum offered during clinical training which allows students to gain greater understanding of the complex policy, legal, ethical, philosophical, psychosocial and spiritual issues affecting health care providers, patients, and the community at large. Click here for more information.

Did you know? The Doctoring clerkship mentioned above, a required part of our curriculum, is one of very few programs of its kind in the country.