SIU Psychiatry was an early adopter of telehealth, with Jeffrey Bennett, MD, establishing a clinical training program for residents within critical access hospitals in 2008.

SIU Psychiatry was an early adopter of telehealth, with Jeffrey Bennett, MD, establishing a clinical training program for residents within critical access hospitals in 2008.

SIU Psychiatry was an early adopter of telehealth, with Jeffrey Bennett, MD, establishing a clinical training program for residents within critical access hospitals in 2008.

Welcome to the Southern Illinois University (SIU) Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program website. As the Director, I am honored to introduce you to our program, a transformative educational opportunity designed exclusively for NCCPA-certified Physician Associates/Assistants (PAs) like you, who are dedicated to advancing their expertise and shaping the future of the PA profession. The SIU DMSc program is a strategic partner in your professional journey. It embodies the mission of advancing the PA profession through leadership, advocacy, and scholarly excellence. Our curriculum is thoughtfully

Over a summer lunch hour, a group of health care providers and caseworkers from across Illinois have gathered to both talk and listen.

Over a summer lunch hour, a group of health care providers and caseworkers from across Illinois have gathered to both talk and listen.

Over a summer lunch hour, a group of health care providers and caseworkers from across Illinois have gathered to both talk and listen.

Over a summer lunch hour, a group of health care providers and caseworkers from across Illinois have gathered to both talk and listen.

Congratulations to Naya Jackson, SIU School of Medicine’s Outstanding Coordinator of the Year. Naya is the residency program administrator for the Plastic Surgery Residency Program as well as the Hand Surgery Fellowship Program. She has been the program coordinator for both programs since 2018. The Office of Graduate Medical Education presents the annual award.

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has selected Jennifer Rodgers for its 2022 Institutional Coordinator Excellence Award. Rodgers is director of graduate medical education and institutional coordinator at SIU School of Medicine. Her nomination (along with several letters of recommendation) was selected from among a national field of talented institutional GME coordinators in graduate medical education. Rodgers will be recognized at the ACGME Annual Educational Conference on March 30-April 1.  Read a Q&A with Jennifer here .