To RSVP for the forum, contact Malisa Cruz at mcruz76@siumed.edu.

SPRINGFIELD, IL – At work or in public, we sometimes witness microaggressions, disrespect, and racism directed at others. When something happens that goes against our values, there is often palpable discomfort, fear and uncertainty about what to do. Sunny Nakae, MSW, PhD, will offer skills and strategies for addressing these encounters at the 2022 Dr. Alonzo Kenniebrew Lecture, beginning at 6 pm, Tuesday, February 8. Nakae is senior associate dean for equity, inclusion, diversity and partnership at the California University of Science and Medicine. “Becoming an Ally” is the theme of the 2022

Speaker: Sunny Nakae, MSW, PhD Senior Associate Dean- Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Partnership Associate Professor- Medical Education, California University of Science and Medicine Forum Facilitator: Kerri Michelle Lockhart, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center & Rush University Medical Group SIU SOM Alumni, Graduating Class of 2021 Location: Memorial Learning Center 228 W Miller St., Springfield Join virtually via Zoom by joining meeting ID: 261 896 0901 To RSVP for the forum on February 9, contact Malisa Cruz at mcruz76@siumed.edu.

ONLY question challenges, those that a student says the ANSWER is incorrect, will be answered by the question author and/or unit director. Students should submit their name if they want a response from Faculty. Put these in the "Question Challenge" field. Students may also submit a question that they feel has a problem with the wording or clarity or if the rationale is not correct. Name need not be submitted as no feedback will be returned but faculty will look at the question closely for improvement. Put these in the "Question Comments Only" field. If a student has questions after reviewing

Applications for the 2022 summer lab internships at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine are being accepted through March 7. Four positions will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualified undergraduate college students who plan a career in medicine or research with a focus on cancer. Established in 2009, the paid internship program provides hands-on experience for college undergraduates. It is funded through Denim & Diamonds, the cancer institute’s annual gala to benefit cancer research, patient programs and needs of SCI’s patient

Dr. William Robinson, Professor and Division Chief of Vascular Surgery at SIU Medicine, has been appointed as the Chair for the Committee for Post Graduate Education of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). The Post Graduate Education Committee solicits proposed content from SVS members to provide relevant education to advance the practice, curricula, and scope of practice in vascular surgery. Dr. Robinson will lead the Committee in identifying and developing post-graduate educational content for the SVS Annual Meeting in June. The mission of the Society for Vascular Surgery “seeks to

Amanda Mulch, MD, has been named Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Student Affairs provides a variety of services for SIU learners: career education, mentoring, debt counseling, and more, as its staff seeks opportunities to improve the learning environment for students. Dr. Mulch brings experience as an alumna (Class of 2003), practicing physician and award-winning mentor to students in the first-year curriculum. “Dr. Mulch has already shown her dedication to the professional development of students. She will now assist many more students in

SPEAKER(S): Dr. Wendi Wills El-Amin, Dr. Kemia Sarraf, Dr. Vidhya Prakash, Dr. Christopher Smyre and Kelly Hurst Disclosure: Dr. Wendi Wills El-Amin, course director of this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. Speakers: Dr. Wendi Wills El-Amin, Dr. Kemia Sarraf, Dr. Vidhya Prakash, Dr. Christopher Smyre and Kelly Hurst, speakers for this educational activity, have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. Educational Objectives: Those participating in this activity should be able to Apply

Create a life that reflects what matters most. Through coaching and/or an immersive forest therapy experience, Cassandra Claman, MD, '83 , helps physicians and other professionals learn to foster their values, encourage self-compassion, and find fulfillment. Do you ever feel… …burned out, exhausted, stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, like an impostor, disengaged, lost, isolated, ashamed, disconnected, disillusioned, depressed, hopeless, confused, disorganized, like perfection is the only option? The harsh reality is that whatever you are not changing, you are choosing. It is never too late to

SIU School of Medicine and Springfield Memorial Foundation are pleased to announce the creation of the Frank and Linda Vala Endowed Chair of Urology.