Faculty Affairs

Welcome from Director of Faculty Affairs

Faculty Affairs supports and advocates all faculty member’s professional growth and career development by acting as a liaison for oversight and governing all faculty-related activities, policies, and structure.

SIU SOM has been one of the best quality and innovative medical education programs nationally and internationally. Faculty at SIU SOM is the change agent to make this happen and plays a significant role in meeting the medical school’s mission.  

Director of Faculty Affairs Heeyoung Han, PhD

hhan@siumed.edu

TEACHING & LEARNING SYMPOSIUM 23

Our Vision

“You, as a human being and faculty, thrive in your academic career at SIU SOM and beyond.” 

Philosophy chart image

Guiding philosophy for the vision

  • We recognize and value your being as a whole self in supporting your professional work and growth. 
     
  • We see all faculty at any level should have opportunities to grow professionally. 
     
  • We have a holistic approach to achieving the vision by supporting faculty career journeys and success at individual, organizational, and community levels. 

Latest articles

Covid art x 3

'COVID Stories' will highlight local impacts & images from global pandemic

A series of Springfield-area events will bring moments from the global pandemic back into sharp focus this fall. ‘COVID Stories’ will provide both local and universal reflections on how we as a society adjusted when things went viral, literally.
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.
SIU Medicine

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.