Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day™ (January 24) is a special occasion dedicated to honoring the individuals who keep health care providers informed and equipped to deliver exceptional patient care. At SIU School of Medicine, we are proud to celebrate our continuing medical education (CME) professionals, whose work fosters lifelong learning, strengthens interprofessional collaboration and drives improvements in health care outcomes. Their efforts not only help providers stay current with medical advancements but also directly contribute to safer, more effective patient care. The

The Institute for Plastic Surgery at SIU in partnership with Memorial Health will present the 30th Annual Wound Care Symposium on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Memorial Learning Center in Springfield. Guest check in will begin at 7:00 am. We are planning for a half day event, and a detailed schedule will be announced soon.

Join us for Specialty Medicine for Primary Care Providers on Wednesday, April 30, at the Memorial Learning Center. This conference will feature presentations from experts across internal medicine specialties, offering primary care providers valuable updates and advanced insights. This event has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Register by April 23. For more information, please call 217.545.7711 or email ocpd@siumed.edu .

Dr. Matt McQuillan, DMSc, PA-C, chair and associate professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the School of Health Professions at Rutgers University, has spent more than 25 years shaping the future of Physician Assistant education. His path to this achievement, however, was anything but conventional. Originally working in the airline industry, Matt served as a crew member, instructor, recruiter, and supervisor. While he cherished the excitement of travel, the company’s financial uncertainty led him to consider a new career. His introduction to the PA profession was

Dr. Matt McQuillan, DMSc, PA-C, chair and associate professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the School of Health Professions at Rutgers University, has spent more than 25 years shaping the future of Physician Assistant education. His path to this achievement, however, was anything but conventional. Originally working in the airline industry, Matt served as a crew member, instructor, recruiter, and supervisor. While he cherished the excitement of travel, the company’s financial uncertainty led him to consider a new career. His introduction to the PA profession was

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant aims to support long-term success

Find your future at SIU Medicine! Your next career opportunity awaits at our Hiring Event on Thursday, Dec. 12 , at the SIU Medicine administration building, 201 E. Madison, Springfield. At SIU Medicine, we’re more than a workplace – we’re a community dedicated to improving health care in central and southern Illinois through patient care, education, research, and service. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, we have a role for you. What’s in it for you? Up to $10,000 in sign-on bonuses for select positions! Opportunities for entry-level to seasoned

Recent Alzheimer’s disease research is shedding new light on why women are more likely to develop the disease than men.

A new report highlights SIU School of Medicine's fiscal impact as one of the top employers in central and southern Illinois.