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I welcome you to the web site of the SIU Department of Surgery.
We offer a talented and dedicated faculty and staff that provides daily evidence of our commitment to all three aspects of the academic mission: Clinical Practice, Education, and Research.
Surgeons in nine divisions offer state of the art surgical technology, including many innovative and experimental procedures available as part of clinical trials.
Most importantly, our surgeons and staff offer this comprehensive surgery with care, compassion and professionalism.
We are committed to the concerns and needs of the patients we serve.
Our educational programs for medical students and residents in training are models of excellence throughout the country.
We continue to explore new ways to enhance the training of future physicians. Our surgeons in training work closely with the surgical faculty to provide added value to patient care.
I am proud as well of the strong research program in the Department directed by both our surgeons and full time Ph.D. researchers.
We currently rank No. 1 in the United States in funded research among departments of surgery in community-based medical schools.
It is my hope that the information provided here will help allow you to determine ways in which we can serve you with information, resources, or surgical care.
Sincerely,
Gary Dunnington, M.D.
Professor and Chairman
SIU School of Medicine
Department of Surgery
P.O. Box 19638
Springfield, IL 62794-9638
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 Deep Brain Stimulation brings new life to patients with movement disorders
Diagnosed with essential tremor at age 10, Don Klinker of Decatur has always had a hard time with daily tasks that most people do without thinking. “I love to play golf,” says the 73-year-old father of four and grandfather of five. “But by the time I could take my hand off the ball, I’d knock it off the tee.” So his friends would tee up for him. And drinking coffee or signing checks? Forget it. He gave up coffee and had a name stamp made. Sometimes his wife or friends would do the writing for him. more... |
May 1, 2012
SIU Med School Announces Honor Society Members
Fifteen new members have been inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor
Medical Society at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. All 15 were
inducted at the spring banquet for SIU’s Eta chapter.
Newly elected seniors from the Class of 2012 are Eliza Davis, daughter of Drew and Katie
Davis of Springfield; Nathan William Kugler, son of John and Becky Kugler of Peoria; Denver M.
Lough, son of Denver and Ann Lough of Los Altos, Calif.; Kristina Ann Lynch, daughter of Linda
Flynn of Chatham; Jessica Sampias, daughter of Bill and Sandy Sampias of Chatham; Chris
Stephenson, son of Ric and Vonda Stephenson of Edwardsville and Pat and Karen Gauen of
Highland; and Stephanie Suprenant, daughter of Kim Stuth of Bourbonnais.
Student members from the Class of 2013 are Anton Grasch, son of Anthony and Holly Grasch
of Springfield; Marshall Holland, son of Todd and Nancy Holland of Mendota; Benjamin Mathis, son of David and Darby Mathis of Pinckneyville; and Thomas Selby, son of David and Kathe Selby of Dundas.
Resident physicians from SIU training programs selected were Dr. Kelli Webb, a plastic
surgery resident from Dahlgren and 2008 graduate of SIU, and Dr. Adam Reid, a surgery resident from Carlinville and a 2007 graduate from SIU.
Dr. Jan Rakinic, associate professor of surgery at SIU, was elected an honorary faculty
member. Dr. Stacy Sattovia, assistant professor of internal medicine and 2002 graduate of SIU, was elected an alumni member.
The only national honor medical society in the world, AOA recognizes and works to
perpetuate excellence in the medical professions. Election to AOA is based on integrity, leadership, compassion, fairness and scholastic excellence.
SIU School of Medicine’s mission is to assist the people of central and southern Illinois in
meeting its health care needs through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
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From the Department Chairman
