“Derm is so competitive, most of us were nervous that we could even get into the field. I’d ranked into my dream specialty, and I really wanted to come to SIU.”

Within an operating room, surgeons sometimes notice little things that they wish they could do better. A change that could improve the medical outcome or the patient’s post-op convalescence is not to be ignored.

Within an operating room, surgeons sometimes notice little things that they wish they could do better. A change that could improve the medical outcome or the patient’s post-op convalescence is not to be ignored.

Within an operating room, surgeons sometimes notice little things that they wish they could do better. A change that could improve the medical outcome or the patient’s post-op convalescence is not to be ignored.

Within an operating room, surgeons sometimes notice little things that they wish they could do better. A change that could improve the medical outcome or the patient’s post-op convalescence is not to be ignored.

Southern Illinois University (SIU) Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy , SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute , SIU Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development and University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health built upon the work of the 2018 Illinois Rural Health Summit and convened rural health stakeholders for 11 discussion forums to better understand and address the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Illinois. Using the 2019 report of the most pressing issues facing rural Illinois as a foundation for discussion, eighty rural leaders representing more

SAVE THE DATE. Please mark your calendars for a day of learning, networking, and advocacy at the Illinois Dermatology Trainee Advocacy Day virtual conference! Join us over Zoom for a day of conversation with leaders in the field, focused on inspiring and connecting trainees at all levels to become advocates for health equity in dermatology and beyond. Please follow our Twitter page to receive up to date information

As the Chair of SIU Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, I am honored to be part of a Department so deeply committed to furthering our mission to provide equitable care for the patients of our region while developing an inclusive and welcoming culture. The Department is comprised of world-class surgeons, APPs, audiologists, and speech therapists who are committed to providing the highest level of patient care. All of our surgeons are fellowship-trained in specific areas within the field of Otolaryngology, providing enhanced expertise and improved patient outcomes. I am constantly impressed by

The SIU PA Program values diversity. We intend to be proactive in demonstrating cultural humility and ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment for all persons regardless of race, age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, religious beliefs, educational background, military experiences, geographic location, language, and work experience. To fulfill our mission, we give preference to applicants from rural and underserved areas in Illinois. Students who complete the Pre-Physician Assistant Program requirements through the SIU MEDPREP program gain