It is the policy of Southern Illinois University that all students, faculty, staff, and guests should be able to enjoy and work in an educational environment free from discrimination and harassment. Discrimination against any person or group of persons based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or veteran's status is specifically prohibited in the Southern Illinois University community. This policy on non

Corbin Coniglio, BS AmeriCorps Intern Department of Population Science and Policy Contact: cconiglio73@siumed.edu Primary Responsibilities: My primary responsibility for the Department of Population Science and Policy is to assist in research and community engagement aimed at improving health outcomes in central and southern Illinois. About: I was born and raised in Springfield, IL where I attended Springfield High School and played soccer for all four years. After graduating high school I attended Lincoln Land Community College where I graduated with an AS in biology. I, then, went to the

Goals: The goals of the core surgery clerkship are: Provide a clinically immersive experience with a designated faculty preceptor who will through direct observation and targeted feedback assist students to develop their clinical skills i.e. history and physical exam skills, differential diagnoses development, diagnostic justification, and development of diagnostic and therapeutic management plans. Provide the opportunity for development of communication and interpersonal skills i.e. oral presentation skills, patients, families, caregivers and healthcare teams, and documentation skills

2024 Excellence in Teaching Medical Students - Department of Surgery Ryan Buettner, MD Tiffany Damm, MD Kaitlin Davis, MD Roberta Koeppen, MD 2023 Excellence in Teaching Medical Students - Department of Surgery Tiffany Damm, MD Kyle Hart, MD Adam Jenks, MD Roberta Koeppen, MD Megan McMurray Bires, MD Jazzmyne Montgomery, MD 2023 Kohler Award - Division of Urology Kyle Hart, MD | Most Valuable Resident Jazzmyne Montgomery, MD | Research Roberta Koeppen, MD | Scholarly Activity Jazzmyne Montgomery, MD | Teaching Resident Teacher of the Year - Department of Surgery Adam Jenks, MD 2022 & 2023 2022

2024 Excellence in Teaching Medical Students - Department of Surgery Ryan Buettner, MD Tiffany Damm, MD Kaitlin Davis, MD Roberta Koeppen, MD 2023 Excellence in Teaching Medical Students - Department of Surgery Tiffany Damm, MD Kyle Hart, MD Adam Jenks, MD Roberta Koeppen, MD Megan McMurray Bires, MD Jazzmyne Montgomery, MD 2023 Kohler Award - Division of Urology Kyle Hart, MD | Most Valuable Resident Jazzmyne Montgomery, MD | Research Roberta Koeppen, MD | Scholarly Activity Jazzmyne Montgomery, MD | Teaching Resident Teacher of the Year - Department of Surgery Adam Jenks, MD 2022 & 2023 2022

The Division of Urology is actively striving to create and maintain a diverse division that both represents and meets the needs of our local, regional, and national communities. We believe that intentionally training the next generation of urologists to be aware of the many factors which impact a patient’s ability to access and benefit from urologic care is critically important to decrease disparities in the healthcare system. Our goals include: Creating a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment for trainees, colleagues, and patients regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual

Cath Lab Digest spoke with Tony DeMartini, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, SIU Heart & Vascular Center about low-dose imaging in chronic total occlusions. Read the article here

Cath Lab Digest spoke with Tony DeMartini, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, SIU Heart & Vascular Center about low-dose imaging in chronic total occlusions. Read the article here

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to medical education across the country. We understand that students' anxiety about the upcoming application cycle has been heightened given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 related changes to curriculum and scheduling and how this will affect the residency application process. As dermatology residency program directors, we would like to address principal areas of the residency application process to hopefully lessen students' concerns regarding the upcoming cycle and offer updated recommendations to dermatology programs and students

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