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

Ted Clark, MD '06

Ted Clark, MD '06

Dr. Clark has been named Memorial Health's senior vice president and chief clinical officer!
Amber Barnhart, MD '81

Amber Barnhart, MD '81

Dr. Barnhart was awarded the University of Illinois' Max Beberman Award for Distinguished Alumni!
Matthew Soltys, MD '18

Matthew Soltys MD '18

Dr. Soltys received the David M. Worthen Award, one of VA’s highest honors for health professions education!

Latest articles

Art browsing at Denim & Diamonds

Denim & Diamonds marks 25 years of improved cancer research and care

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU is hosting its 25th annual Denim & Diamonds fundraising gala on Saturday, October 11.
Don Torry talks to media

Federal budget changes threaten medical education, student access

Sweeping changes in federal student aid programs included in the budget reconciliation bill could dramatically reshape the landscape of medical and graduate education. Leaders at SIU Medicine say the proposals would not only burden students with greater financial strain but also threaten the pipeline of physicians needed to care for rural and underserved communities.
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.

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