Archives The SIU School of Medicine Archives contains print and non-print materials of historic value emanating from the School. Popular items in this non-circulating collection include curriculum documents and the School's yearbooks. SIU faculty and staff are especially urged to submit materials for addition to the archives. See our Special Collections and Archives page for more information. Books The book collection is shelved by call number in the book stacks area. Oversized, reference, and reserve materials are shelved in separate areas. These locations are indicated in the Medical Library

The majority of residency and fellowship programs at SIU School of Medicine participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) with applications accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS). The only programs that do not participate in a match via the NRMP are the Neurology fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery fellowship and Urology residency. Minimum requirements to apply are: Complete ERAS Application or alternate application if another application service is used by the specialty Medical school transcripts Dean’s letter (MSPE) Minimum 3 letters of

Recommended Resources View or download the Year 1 Recommended Resources List or PA Recommended Resources List to see faculty-recommended books, models, and websites for different units, disciplines, and courses covered by your program. Medical CV Resources AAMC Guide to Preparing your Curriculum Vitae NEJM Article on Creating a Physician CV That Shines Databases Note: Accessing the databases through the links below will automatically connect the database to SIU-SOM holdings, making it easier for you to access resources and full-text articles. All electronic resources require OpenAthens for

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) oversees Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's animal program, facilities and procedures. The committee's scope includes all research, research training, experimentation and biological testing involving live, vertebrate animals conducted at SIU School of Medicine or at another institution as a consequence of subcontracting by this institution. IACUC policies are located in iRIS. Navigate to the IACUC protocol and click on the "Help" icon.

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Effective date: May 22, 2015 Re: Payment of IRB Review Fee If you are submitting a protocol for IRB review at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, and the Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) is not executed at the time of submission, the IRB requires documentation from the Sponsor stating that the Sponsor agrees to pay the IRB review fee regardless of the CTA negotiation outcome. Without this documentation, the protocol cannot be placed on an IRB meeting agenda for review until the CTA is executed. Furthermore, if a protocol is reviewed by the IRB prior to CTA execution, language

Quality improvement (QI) consists of systematic and continuous actions that lead to measurable improvement in health care services and the health status of targeted patient groups. SIU Department of Family and Community Medicine provides site level quality improvement projects, as well as, department level quality improvement projects. FCM is focusing on improving evidence based quality care in a safe environment. Current projects include improving immunization rates in children less than two years of age and implementation of GEMBA boards through our clinical sites. FCM quality department

Family Medicine offers a Sports Medicine Fellowship to train primary care specialists in the unique aspects of sports medicine. The fellowship trained physician maintains competence in their primary specialty and will have expertise in medicine as it applies to the exercising individual Family Medicine offers accredited Sports Medicine Fellowships within the residency programs: Carbondale Quincy

Mission The Office of Radiological Control's mission is to protect SIU School of Medicine medical staff and patients from sources of radiation that constitute a significant health hazard. Resources/services Administration of radiation safety regulations, procedures, and training Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to possess and use radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment The Radiological Control Committee (RCC) establishes radiation safety and enforcement policies based on IDNS regulations and SIU School of Medicine's radioactive material license RCC