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Medical Students in Courtyard
Why SIU

International acclaim

SIU School of Medicine sets the standard in medical education. Our award-winning curricular design, combined with hands-on teaching, small class sizes and attentive faculty, provides the foundation for a rewarding, fulfilling career in medicine or research.

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Instructor with medical students
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3,200+

graduates of our GME programs

21

residency programs and 16 fellowships

1 of 2

medical schools in the world to earn 5 Aspire awards

1970

SIU School of Medicine was founded

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Latest news

Austin assists with White Coat

White Coat Ceremony celebrates new SIU medical students

A White Coat Ceremony at SIU School of Medicine celebrated students beginning their pursuit of medical degrees to care for the people of Illinois and beyond.
White Coat group Class of 2029

Class of 2029 - SIU School of Medicine

Student roster with hometowns & family, listed by region
COVID Stories Save the Dates

Audition to tell ‘COVID Stories’

University of Illinois Springfield and SIU School of Medicine are partnering to present "COVID Stories," a reader’s theater using real interviews about local Illinois residents’ pandemic experiences.
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SIU Medicine Student

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Whether you're looking for medical school, our community involvement or a research partner, we can help you further your career in medicine.

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SIU Medicine Researcher in Lab