SIU Emergency Medicine was proud to host the 4th Annual Alumni Day June 22nd, 2017 at the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation. Eleven alumni from the four graduated classes shared cases, work experiences and advice with SIUEM residents, including the soon to be class of 2017, and SIU SOM students. While many SIUEM graduates practice in central Illinois we were fortunate to have alumni return from Indiana, Iowa and California this year. Dr June Brown also joined in via teleconference from Valparaiso, Indiana. Many thanks to Dr Jon dela Cruz for coordinating another great Alumni Day

SIU Emergency Medicine was proud to host the 4th Annual Alumni Day June 22nd, 2017 at the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation. Eleven alumni from the four graduated classes shared cases, work experiences and advice with SIUEM residents, including the soon to be class of 2017, and SIU SOM students. While many SIUEM graduates practice in central Illinois we were fortunate to have alumni return from Indiana, Iowa and California this year. Dr June Brown also joined in via teleconference from Valparaiso, Indiana. Many thanks to Dr Jon dela Cruz for coordinating another great Alumni Day

The Institute for Plastic Surgery welcomes fourth-year medical students for a rotation with our institution. There are two 4-week long rotations for students: a plastic surgery sub-internship and a hand-focused rotation. Traditionally, those interested in entering the field of plastic surgery have completed the sub-internship rotation. Interests are taken into consideration when making schedules to help make the experience as fulfilling and educational as possible. We are abiding by ACAPS and AAMC policies about visiting rotations. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine utilizes the

HSHS St. John’s Hospital broke ground June 27 on a new outpatient center. The 85,000-square-foot outpatient center set to open in 2018 will house providers from SIU Medicine and HSHS Medical Group and provide comprehensive services for women and children.“Providing access, convenience and the best possible care for our patients has been at the forefront of our minds in this planning process,” said Charles L. Lucore, president and CEO of HSHS St. John’s Hospital. This $48.4 million project includes a four-story medical facility, parking garage and a sky bridge across Ninth Street that will

HSHS St. John’s Hospital broke ground June 27 on a new outpatient center. The 85,000-square-foot outpatient center set to open in 2018 will house providers from SIU Medicine and HSHS Medical Group and provide comprehensive services for women and children.“Providing access, convenience and the best possible care for our patients has been at the forefront of our minds in this planning process,” said Charles L. Lucore, president and CEO of HSHS St. John’s Hospital. This $48.4 million project includes a four-story medical facility, parking garage and a sky bridge across Ninth Street that will

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Dr. Bradley Schwartz specializes in minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopy, da Vinci robotic surgery, and stone disease. Dr. Ranjiv Mathews, a pediatric urologist, treats children with congenital and acquired urological conditions. Follow SIU School of Medicine Urology for glimpses into residency life and laparoscopic skills training. Learn what SIU Medicine has to offer in this 2:19 minute introductory video.

El-Amin to focus on education, patient care, community improvements SIU Medicine has named Wendi Wills El-Amin, MD, its new associate dean for equity, diversity and inclusion. El-Amin is an associate professor of family and community medicine and medical education. She also heads the Academic Enhancement Program in the Department of Medical Education. Her new role begins Aug. 1. El-Amin succeeds Wesley Robinson McNeese, MD , who will continue with SIU Medicine in a focused role and head the SIU System Director of Diversity Initiatives. Building on SIU Medicine’s continued commitment to

El-Amin to focus on education, patient care, community improvements SIU Medicine has named Wendi Wills El-Amin, MD, its new associate dean for equity, diversity and inclusion. El-Amin is an associate professor of family and community medicine and medical education. She also heads the Academic Enhancement Program in the Department of Medical Education. Her new role begins Aug. 1. El-Amin succeeds Wesley Robinson McNeese, MD , who will continue with SIU Medicine in a focused role and head the SIU System Director of Diversity Initiatives. Building on SIU Medicine’s continued commitment to