Vickram Ramkumar Ph.D., Professor of Pharmacology, was awarded the Outstanding Scholar Award at the College Level of Southern Illinois University in 2019. Dr. Ramkumar joins the ranks of several other Pharmacology Department faculty who received Outstanding Scholar awards for excellence in both Research and Teaching in previous years.

Internationally renowned hypertension expert John M. Flack, MD, MPH, was named the inaugural holder of the Sergio Rabinovich, MD, Endowed Chair of Internal Medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in an investiture ceremony on Monday, June 3. An endowed chair represents one of the highest achievements in academic medicine, both for the person for whom the chair is named and also for the person who holds the chair. Flack, who joined SIU Medicine in 2015, is an internist who specializes in treating resistant hypertension in minority populations. He is an American Society of

Internationally renowned hypertension expert John M. Flack, MD, MPH, was named the inaugural holder of the Sergio Rabinovich, MD, Endowed Chair of Internal Medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in an investiture ceremony on Monday, June 3. An endowed chair represents one of the highest achievements in academic medicine, both for the person for whom the chair is named and also for the person who holds the chair. Flack, who joined SIU Medicine in 2015, is an internist who specializes in treating resistant hypertension in minority populations. He is an American Society of

The Royal College of Physicians of London, a 500-year-old professional association of medical specialists from around the world, has invited Susan Hingle, MD, FRCP, MACP, associate dean for SIU Medicine's Center for Human and Organizational Potential and professor of internal medicine, to join its its elite fellowship. The invitation comes after a review by the Royal College of Physicians council and endorsements from Hingles's local and national colleagues. As a fellow, she will join in the Royal College of Physicians' goal of developing and coordinating globally-recognized assessments for

The Royal College of Physicians of London, a 500-year-old professional association of medical specialists from around the world, has invited Susan Hingle, MD, FRCP, MACP, associate dean for SIU Medicine's Center for Human and Organizational Potential and professor of internal medicine, to join its its elite fellowship. The invitation comes after a review by the Royal College of Physicians council and endorsements from Hingles's local and national colleagues. As a fellow, she will join in the Royal College of Physicians' goal of developing and coordinating globally-recognized assessments for

The Royal College of Physicians of London, a 500-year-old professional association of medical specialists from around the world, has invited Susan Hingle, MD, FRCP, MACP, associate dean for SIU Medicine's Center for Human and Organizational Potential and professor of internal medicine, to join its its elite fellowship. The invitation comes after a review by the Royal College of Physicians council and endorsements from Hingles's local and national colleagues. As a fellow, she will join in the Royal College of Physicians' goal of developing and coordinating globally-recognized assessments for

5.15.19. Healio . Dr. Stephen Hazelrigg , Surgery. Lung volume reduction surgery improves outcomes in advanced emphysema. 5.15.19. WAND . SIU, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital open renovated behavioral health facility. 5.15.19. WTAX . Dr. Tracy Aldridge , Center for Family Medicine-Springfield. SIU Medicine on National Prevention Week. 5.16.19. The Telegraph . SIU School of Medicine, area groups partner for well attended trauma care conference. 5.17.19. WSIU . SIU School of Medicine holds commencement. 5.18.19. State Journal-Register . Dr. Christopher McDowell , Surgery. McDowell named first recipient

Springfield, IL – Dr. Sameer Vohra, Founding Chair of SIU School of Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy, was recently recognized by the de Beaumont Foundation as one of the inaugural 40 Under 40 in Public Health. The 40 rising stars of public health were chosen by a panel of judges for their fresh perspectives, creative problem-solving, and innovative health solutions in communities across the country. “I am honored and humbled to be named a 40 Under 40 in Public Health by the de Beaumont Foundation,” said Dr. Vohra, MD, JD, MA, FAAP. “I’m excited to learn from this

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Division of Rheumatology is within the Department of Internal Medicine. Internal Medicine residents in rheumatology work in the clinic under the supervision of faculty. They provide care for patients in rheumatology during their trainings in our division. It is our mission to provide excellent clinical care, and best treatment approaches for rheumatologic diseases.