The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is dedicated to establishing an environment where all students, staff, and faculty are welcome and feel safe at SIU School of Medicine. The EDI office has a number of affinity groups available to the SIU community to participate in as we continue to move the needle forward on becoming an institution that is fair and equitable for everyone. Meridian funds supported these Affinity groups. AMWA The mission of the American Medical Women’s Association is to advance women in medicine, advocate for equity, and ensure excellence in health care. The SIU

Goals: In addition to gaining exposure to and understanding of the unique pathophysiology behind common pediatric diagnoses, each student will also come to understand the normal neurodevelopment achieved during childhood and adolescence. Students will also learn to appreciate the unique relationship between pediatric patients, their families and their physicians. Structure: Our 4-week clerkship is a combination of inpatient, general practice, and subspecialty experiences. Each student has an average of 30 half days of clinic experience over the course of the 4 weeks. We assign each student to

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Alzheimer's Disease Basic/Translational Science Research The Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer's Research and Treatment is dedicated to assisting patients and families who may be affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions through patient care, education, research, and service to the community. Learn More

Carol Coniglio, AIC, CSA Medical Education Program Specialist Department of Population Science and Policy Contact: cconiglio27@siumed.edu Primary Responsibilities: My primary responsibilities include providing coordination and ongoing support for the Population Science and Policy curriculum, which consists of traditional lectures, online resources, and electives for SIU SOM medical students, and serving as a liaison between PSP Faculty and students. Other duties involve administrative support for the MD/MPH Joint Degree Program and education-related projects within the Department. About: I

SIU Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy, along with SIU Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health is releasing a series of policy recommendations on the most pressing issues impacting rural health in Illinois. Webinars with statewide and rural Illinois leaders will accompany each brief to better explain the topic and how to best implement solutions. Webinar Dates: April 28, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Transforming the Health of Rural Illinois REGISTER HERE

Reports released by Southern Illinois University (SIU) Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy, SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health, and the SIU Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development provide a better understanding of the challenges rural and underserved communities have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each report addressing a different topic provides recommendations on how to build a healthier rural Illinois during and following the pandemic. *All links open as a PDF Overview Document

The following press releases describe the results of reports released by Southern Illinois University (SIU) Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy, SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health, and the SIU Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development. These reports describe how rural Illinois has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations on how to build brighter futures for those communities during and following the pandemic. Read More: Report, Webinar Focus on Impact of COVID-19 and the

Current open positions at the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment: Researcher I, II, or III (SMS-3228) Position Function: This position will support and conduct research related to Alzheimer's disease, other neurological disorders, and aging in the Hascup Neuroscience Laboratories. Specific duties will be commiserate with Researcher Classification level (Researcher I, II, or III). Minimum qualifications: Researcher I BA/BS degree in an appropriate biological field; AND Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented and minority populations. Researcher II MA/MS