The residency in general surgery at SIU is a comprehensive, five-year educational program that encompasses all of the major surgical disciplines. Its goal is to prepare the graduate for the practice of general surgery or fellowship training in one of the surgical subspecialties. The program seeks to provide a strong foundation in the clinical discipline of surgery in a setting of educational excellence and scholarship. The program has a nationally recognized heritage of outstanding achievement and leadership under the founding guidance of Dr. Roland Folse. The training program includes an

Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau Welcome to the small city with big "firsts". Quincy's distinctive tapestry of past and present weaves the story of cultural and historic milestones as well as contemporary visionaries creating new experiences to ignite your senses. Architectural marvels, culinary wonders, and nature’s evolving backdrop along the grandest river in America are yours for the taking. Learn more, here . Experience the Quincy Park District ! The Quincy Park District maintains a spectacular public park system and offers many programs, classes and activities that enhance people's

Dr. Jayant Acharya has been named the chair of the Department of Neurology and co-executive director of the Neuroscience Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Dr. Jayant Acharya has been named the chair of the Department of Neurology and co-executive director of the Neuroscience Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Dr. Jayant Acharya has been named the chair of the Department of Neurology and co-executive director of the Neuroscience Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

A new mental health training resource is available to assist rural health care providers.

A new mental health training resource is available to assist rural health care providers.

A new mental health training resource is available to assist rural health care providers.

A collaboration between SIU’s Department of Population Science and Policy and Hillsboro Area Hospital has been recognized for its efforts to improve the health and well-being of residents in rural environments.

Haneme Idrizi, MD, has been named associate dean of student affairs and admissions at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She will assume her new role on July 1.