Abraham Sayon, MD
Where are you from: Originally from Liberia, West Africa
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University
What brought you to SIU: Commitment of the program to the teaching of residents, teamwork amongst residents, Dr. Alfrey and Dr. Dunnington are committed to the teaching and welfare of residents, excellent surgical training, mentorship, supportive atmosphere, diverse surgical cases and protected time for surgical skills lab (one of few in the Country)
E-mail address: asayon@siumed.edu

Jennifer Steiman, MD
Where are you from: Champaign, IL
Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
What brought you to SIU: I knew that SIU was a perfect fit for me having been a student here for medical school. I greatly enjoyed the faculty and residents during my clerkships and liked the diversity of cases. I also was looking for a smaller program with close-knit residents, which I certainly found here.
E-mail address: jsteiman@siumed.edu

Vriti Advani, MD
Where are you from: Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Dublin, Ireland
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
What brought you to SIU:  What brought me to SIU was the kind of training I wanted to get out of a surgical residency which SIU was able to offer me.
E-mail address: vadvani@siumed.edu

Chad Gonczy, MD
Where are you from: Maple Grove, Minnesota
Medical School: Georgetown University
What brought you to SIU:  The outstanding recommendation from medical school faculty that SIU was a national leader in resident surgical education.
E-mail address: cgonczy@siumed.edu

David Lovett, MD
Where are you from:  Indianapolis, Indiana
Medical School:  Indiana University
What brought you to SIU:  The location of Dr. Gary Dunnington
E-mail address: dlovett@siumed.edu

Jaclyn Wierzbicki MD
Where are you from: Naperville, Illinois
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
What brought you to SIU:  When I interviewed her I felt this would be a good learning environment based on my interactions with the faculty and residents.  I also was attracted by the strong emphasis on surgical education.
E-mail address: jwierzbicki@siumed.edu  

Cindy Ha, MD
Where are you from: Houston, TX
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
What brought you to SIU: "Emphasis on education, friendly and welcoming residents, and supportive faculty."
Email: cha@siumed.edu

Allie Dailey, MD
Where are you from: Ashland, KY
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
What brought you to SIU: “Impressed with the supportive environment and true collegiality, emphasis on surgical education, and the renowned surgical skills lab.”
Email: adailey@siumed.edu

Nick Mouw, MD
Where are you from: Jefferson County, CO
Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
What brought you to SIU: "I felt like SIU was a great fit, Springfield was a good place for my family, and I knew I would be well trained"
Email: nmouw@siumed.edu