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 .

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Dementia Caregiving 101 is designed to equip family members and others for the caregiving role. Each week explores different topics helpful in developing skills to caring for those with dementia, including effective communication strategies, addressing Alzheimer's behaviors, family dynamics, meaningful activities, planning for the future, and much more. Recordings and slides are available through the links below:

Dr. Erin Hascup, director of the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer's Research and Treatment, sat down with WMAY's Jim Leach to discuss Alzheimer's research.

Dr. Erin Hascup, director of the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer's Research and Treatment, sat down with WMAY's Jim Leach to discuss Alzheimer's research.

A hooding ceremony celebrated the inaugural class of graduates in SIU's Doctor of Medical Science Program, a 1-year extension of PA education and training for positions of leadership in medical education, administration and disaster preparedness.