Alumni Relations

The Office of Development & Alumni Relations connects SIU School of Medicine graduates with similar interests and offers opportunities for social activities and networking, as well as raising funds for current students.

Welcome

Since 1975, SIU School of Medicine has educated, trained and graduated 3,386 MD alumni, and over 4,000 resident and fellow alumni. Every graduate becomes a member of the School of Medicine Alumni Society. There are no dues.

The Office of Development & Alumni Relations and the Alumni Society seek to provide meaningful ways to connect and engage its alumni and current students with their alma mater and with each other. Through events and outreach, we help to foster lasting relationships and advance the school’s mission of better health for all.

Emergency room experience with SIU School of Medicine graduates

Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Christopher McDowell, explains the excellent care he received from SIU School of Medicine alumni when he became a patient in his own emergency department.

Class notes

Kimberly Bannon, MD '11

Kimberly Bannon, MD '11

Dr. Bannon was promoted to the rank of Clinical Associate Professor of the Department of Ob-Gyn at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health.
Dana Ray, MD '03

Dana Ray, MD '03

Dr. Ray is the new Chair for the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation's Board of Trustees.
Shemariah Israel, MD '21

Shemariah, MD '21

Dr. Israel has now joined Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System in North Chicago as their newest internal medicine physician.

Latest articles

Don Torry speaking at podium

Senator Durbin, SIU Medicine leaders express concerns about federal budget cuts

Health care leaders and Senator Dick Durbin gathered at SIU School of Medicine on July 25 to strongly denounce sweeping federal budget cuts to Medicaid, student loan support and medical research—pillars that sustain both local patient care and the next generation of physicians.
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Finishing strong: 2020-25 Strategic Plan Progress Report

A new progress report has been published to outline the accomplishments that reflect the resilience, innovation and unwavering commitment of our entire SIU Medicine community.
Mentor of the Year Kent Arnold

Class of 2028 honors mentors

Each year, SIU medical students nominate exemplary care providers who give them professional assistance during the first year of study in Carbondale. The Class of 2028 recently selected a pair of

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