The Department of Surgery's core mission to improve the quality of surgical health care through clinical practice, research and education to our service area population. As clinicians, educators and researchers - we strive to foster a rich environment for our patients, students and staff. Located in Springfield, Illinois, with outreach clinics throughout the state, our program has eight divisions, comprised of over 140 award winning faculty and resident physicians. We are an emerging program, with roots and steep lineage in innovation and quality.