The Center for Clinical Research (CCR) at SIU School of Medicine is dedicated to bringing the latest advanced treatment options and technology to our patients. For more information about potential participation in clinical trials at SIU, please contact the Center for Clinical Research at 217-545-9700, or complete our online recruitment survey located here: Patient Recruitment Survey The information you provide in the recruitment survey may be used to contact you if a potential participation opportunity is identified. Your information will be retained in a confidential, secure database. At any

Discovery research and clinical trials at the Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU provides the novel findings in cancer biology which will translate to better detection, treatment, and prevention options in the future. Research efforts are revealing fresh aspects in cellular and molecular mechanisms promoting tumor growth and metastases, new biomarkers for earlier detection and monitoring of therapeutic interventions, innovative agents and approaches for the treatment and prevention of cancer growth and proliferation. Simmons Cancer Institute research members performing these discovery-based

Completed Plan of Action (200 points) • Draft of plan submitted to the Director of the Academy. • Finalized plan with reflective statement submitted upon completion of Succeed. Classroom Opportunities (100 points for each) • Developing an individualized professional action plan. (October) • Problem-based learning strategies. (November) • Coaching: Approaches, techniques, and tools. (December) • Assessing learners and providing constructive, targeted feedback. (January) • Incorporating new technologies for teaching and learning. (February) • Succeeding at promotion and tenure. (March) •

Allen Ghareeb is a third year medical student from Peoria, IL. He graduated from Bradley University (2010) with a B.A. in Religious Studies and a B.S. in Biochemistry. Through his work with the MedED IG, Allen has developed a passion for medical education, and curriculum design. He sits on the Year 2 Curriculum Committee, Community Health Policy Committee, and Springfield Collaborative for Active Child Health. He is the volunteer coordinator for the class of 2018, a founding member of the Global Health Interest Group, and the Editor-in-Chief for SCOPE, SIU SOM's literary magazine. He currently

2015 Outstanding Student Medical Educator As a fourth year medical student, Bryan Kidd, MD, was recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Medical Student Educator of the Year. Kidd graduated in May 2015 and is pursuing an anesthesiology residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals following a transitional year at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Kidd was recognized for his leadership role in Medical Education including his work as a Tutor in the Year Two curriculum, as an academic peer tutor, as a co-founder of the Medical Education Interest Group, and for his

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU (SCI) practices “the team approach” to cancer treatment. Our team – the surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, genetic counselors, therapists, nurses and medical staff – meet together to decide the best treatment plan when you or your family member receives a cancer diagnosis. When the patient leaves SCI after receiving a cancer diagnosis, it’s not with a list of appointments for other opinions about treatment. It’s with a treatment plan and the knowledge that their cancer care team is working for the best possible outcome. Collectively, our researchers have

Thank you for visiting the Department of Pediatrics at SIU Medicine where we are committed to improving the health and lives of children. The pediatric clinics provide our patients access to primary care services and numerous pediatric subspecialists. Many of our providers are recognized nationally and internationally for their clinical expertise and research endeavors. We are also committed to education. Our department participates in the training of medical students and pediatric residents. Medical students rotate through our department to gain experience in pediatric medicine. The residency