In 2015, Dr. Debra L. Klamen proposed an entirely new model for third-year clerkships in response to the many calls for improvement in the education of medical students ( 1 ). The envisioned clerkship leaned heavily on the theory of deliberate practice ( 2 ). The definition of deliberate practice is “a special type of practice that is purposeful and systematic. Deliberate practice requires focused attention and is conducted with the specific goal of improving performance.” The new model w as created to address some of the deficiencies that were found from research into the clinical year

When supporters of the American Heart Association don their red shirts in honor of “Go Red for Women,” it’s not because heart disease chooses women over men; it’s the leading cause of death for men and women. Unfortunately for the fairer sex, the symptoms of a heart attack often present themselves differently, causing more untimely deaths for women. Almost two-thirds of women who die of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms, according the CDC, and sometimes women with heart disease mistake their symptoms for other health issues. The most well-known symptom of heart disease is

A patient says something flirtatious to a physician during a clinical encounter that makes the doctor uncomfortable. It may be inappropriate, but is it sexual harassment? SIU faculty and staff debated this scenario and others that dealt with the hot-button topic during a panel on Jan. 30 in the South Auditorium. The new SIU Medicine Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) and Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted the informative gathering. Panelists included: Sacharitha Bowers, MD , Department of Internal Medicine John Flack, MD , Internal Medicine David Steward, MD

A patient says something flirtatious to a physician during a clinical encounter that makes the doctor uncomfortable. It may be inappropriate, but is it sexual harassment? SIU faculty and staff debated this scenario and others that dealt with the hot-button topic during a panel on Jan. 30 in the South Auditorium. The new SIU Medicine Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) and Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted the informative gathering. Panelists included: Sacharitha Bowers, MD , Department of Internal Medicine John Flack, MD , Internal Medicine David Steward, MD

A patient says something flirtatious to a physician during a clinical encounter that makes the doctor uncomfortable. It may be inappropriate, but is it sexual harassment? SIU faculty and staff debated this scenario and others that dealt with the hot-button topic during a panel on Jan. 30 in the South Auditorium. The new SIU Medicine Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) and Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted the informative gathering. Panelists included: Sacharitha Bowers, MD , Department of Internal Medicine John Flack, MD , Internal Medicine David Steward, MD

A patient says something flirtatious to a physician during a clinical encounter that makes the doctor uncomfortable. It may be inappropriate, but is it sexual harassment? SIU faculty and staff debated this scenario and others that dealt with the hot-button topic during a panel on Jan. 30 in the South Auditorium. The new SIU Medicine Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) and Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted the informative gathering. Panelists included: Sacharitha Bowers, MD , Department of Internal Medicine John Flack, MD , Internal Medicine David Steward, MD

A patient says something flirtatious to a physician during a clinical encounter that makes the doctor uncomfortable. It may be inappropriate, but is it sexual harassment? SIU faculty and staff debated this scenario and others that dealt with the hot-button topic during a panel on Jan. 30 in the South Auditorium. The new SIU Medicine Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) and Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted the informative gathering. Panelists included: Sacharitha Bowers, MD , Department of Internal Medicine John Flack, MD , Internal Medicine David Steward, MD

Our Human and Community Development Division is committed to collaborating with communities to identify and implement effective solutions to improve health outcomes in central and southern Illinois. We use a variety of research tools to help communities document issues as well as evaluate change efforts. We respect the unique contexts, settings, cultures and resources of our different communities, and we believe authentic change happens when community members and leaders work together. The Human and Community Development Division works across typical boundaries to connect with hospitals

Those who provide care to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia patients at home are invited to attend The Savvy Caregiver program, a free, six-week course. Beginning Feb. 16, classes will meet at 2-4 pm on Fridays, Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16 and 23, at First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St., Jackonsville. Participants must pre-register to attend; walk-ins will not be accepted. To learn more or to register, contact Greg Kyrouac, 217-545-7199 or gkyrouac@siumed.edu . The Savvy Caregiver classes are designed to increase caregivers’ knowledge and confidence in their role by providing: A better

Family physicians in eight Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine January 29 – February 24. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. [Editor: See the list below for the student or physician from your community.] The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in an office setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate