Alumni Relations

Welcome

Since 1975, SIU School of Medicine has educated and trained more than 3,200 MD alumni, and nearly 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.

Browse and learn more about the rewarding and fun networking opportunities.

Join the SIU SOM Alumni Facebook Page

Our Facebook page is active from our posts, as well as alumni sharing their own photos and news. Our goal is to keep this page fun, upbeat, community-focused, sprinkled with alumni updates and Alumni Society announcements. We look forward to you joining!

link for SIU SOM FB page

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.

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