The SIU Division of Gastroenterology has obtained ACGME accreditation for a new Fellowship program. The achievement has been reached after decades of development. A fellowship is advanced training a physician can pursue following his/her residency. Individuals receive the opportunity to spend 2-3 years studying a specific branch of medicine in depth. These additional years of education allow them to specialize and become an expert in a particular field. Abdul Swied, MD, will serve as program director for the new fellowship. Shaylee Sullivan, APRN, will be its coordinator. Division Chief Zafar

The SIU Division of Gastroenterology has obtained ACGME accreditation for a new Fellowship program. The achievement has been reached after decades of development. A fellowship is advanced training a physician can pursue following his/her residency. Individuals receive the opportunity to spend 2-3 years studying a specific branch of medicine in depth. These additional years of education allow them to specialize and become an expert in a particular field. Abdul Swied, MD, will serve as program director for the new fellowship. Shaylee Sullivan, APRN, will be its coordinator. Division Chief Zafar

Information for students applying to dermatology residency A statement with additional information has been released by the Association of Professors of Dermatology Residency Program Directors Section. Preference signaling The Division of Dermatology at SIU School of Medicine is following the current recommendations of the Association of Professors of Dermatology in regards to preference signaling. Please see their attached statement above for additional information. Pre- and post-interview communication Because we are participating in the new supplemental application and preference signaling

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The future of rural public health requires investment in data systems and public health workforce as well as enhanced partnerships between health care providers and public health departments according to a new policy brief released by Rural Health Summit organizers, Southern Illinois University (SIU) Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy , SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute , The University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health and the SIU Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development . Rural public health systems faced an avalanche

ALTON, IL – The first residents of the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Alton Family Medicine Residency Program began their three-year training at Alton Memorial Hospital on July 1. “We are excited to be partnering with Alton Memorial Hospital and Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF) in this program,” said Rebecca Hoffman, MD, MSPH, director of the residency program. “These organizations have a long and rich history of providing education, care and service to the populations of the area. Our shared vision for education, and patient and community care allow for many

ALTON, IL – The first residents of the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Alton Family Medicine Residency Program began their three-year training at Alton Memorial Hospital on July 1. “We are excited to be partnering with Alton Memorial Hospital and Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF) in this program,” said Rebecca Hoffman, MD, MSPH, director of the residency program. “These organizations have a long and rich history of providing education, care and service to the populations of the area. Our shared vision for education, and patient and community care allow for many

Carbondale Clinical Faculty Adrian Martin, MD | General Surgery Suven Shankar, MD | Surgical Oncologist, Site Director Springfield Clinic Faculty Lynne D. Barkmeier, MD | Vascular Surgery Aaron Brewer, MD | General Surgery James Fullerton, MD | General Surgery Chad Gonczy, MD | General Surgery, Hepato-Pancreatic & Biliary Surgery Eric High, MD | General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Peter Hofmann, MD | Colorectal Surgery Orlando J. Icaza, Jr., MD | General Surgery Andrew Lambert, MD | Vascular Surgery Paul Pacheco, MD | Colorectal Surgery Brad Paris, MD | General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery

by Aaron Peach and Mary Dickerson The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has recognized SIU School of Medicine as a Skin Smart Campus. A 2014 U.S. Surgeon General’s call to action to prevent skin cancer prompted the Indoor Tan-Free Skin Smart Campus Initiative, which drew a strong associations between indoor tanning use and skin cancer. As a Skin Smart Campus, SIU School of Medicine supports public health efforts to inform the general public of skin cancer prevention strategies and to improve community access to sun protection materials. SIU is committed to skin cancer prevention and

SIU School of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry are committed to making residents, faculty, staff, students and learners feel safe and empowered. Learn about diversity, equity and inclusion efforts underway at SIU School of Medicine while getting to know our dedicated residents and faculty. Virtual sessions occur from 6-7 p.m. CST. Register to attend in advance by clicking on the links above. Registration will open for the September session on August 15 and will close on August 22. Space is limited, so sign up early! Once you've registered, you'll receive a confirmation email on