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COVID-19 Research from Population Science and Policy

The Department of Population Science and Policy (PSP) is proud to share the following COVID-19 research: Population Science and Policy Chair Dr. Vohra joined a national group of health care leaders to author an article in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst: Innovations in Care Delivery titled “ Best Practices for a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for Health Systems .” Epidemiology and Biostatistics Division Chief Wiley Jenkins, Graduate Assistant Rebecca Bolinski, Graduate Assistant Johnny Bresett and Research Project Coordinator Brent Van Ham’s article, “ COVID-19 During the Opioid
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2021 SIU School of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award - Ron Romanelli, MD

Congratulations SIU Medicine alumnus, Ron Romanelli, MD! Dr. Romanelli has been selected as the 2021 Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award recipient. This award is presented by the SIU School of Medicine Alumni Society Board of Governors and recognizes alumni who have made outstanding contributions to medicine and distinguished service to mankind. Dr. Romanelli was nominated by SIU SOM Professor of Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery Division Chair, Dr. Norman Otsuka, along with letters of support from fellow colleagues, noting his “Stellar work and
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2021 SIU School of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award - Ron Romanelli, MD

Congratulations SIU Medicine alumnus, Ron Romanelli, MD! Dr. Romanelli has been selected as the 2021 Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award recipient. This award is presented by the SIU School of Medicine Alumni Society Board of Governors and recognizes alumni who have made outstanding contributions to medicine and distinguished service to mankind. Dr. Romanelli was nominated by SIU SOM Professor of Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery Division Chair, Dr. Norman Otsuka, along with letters of support from fellow colleagues, noting his “Stellar work and
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2023 Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Student Research Fellowships

Carolyn L. Kuckein Memorial Fellowship To be considered for this AOA nomination, eligible students must submit their pre-application material to the ADR Office *NO LATER THAN 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 . If chosen to represent SIU, final application submission is due online through the AOA website by January 24, 2023 . Pre-Application: 1. Cover Page 2. Four-page summary of research proposal (single-spaced, 12-point Arial, 1-inch margins) containing: • Title • Hypothesis • Rationale • Background information • Methods and sample size • Plan for data analysis • Potential significance
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Medical Students Training with Local Physicians

Family physicians in several Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine through December 18. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in a clinic setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate from medical school in May 2022, then pursue advanced training in a specific area
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Medical Students Training with Local Physicians

Family physicians in several Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine through November 20. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in a clinic setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate from medical school in May 2022, then pursue advanced training in a specific area
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ARC-PA Student Attrition Template

Student Attrition Template
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Orthopedic Surgery Presents 2020 Faculty Investigator Award - Dr. Thuppal

Congratulations, Sowmyanarayanan Thuppal, Ph.D., MD! Dr. Thuppal was presented with the 2020 Faculty Investigator Award from the Division of Orthopedic Surgery. This inaugural award acknowledges research efforts of SIU Department of Surgery faculty and their support of the Division. It is awarded to those that display exemplary mentorship of residents/medical students in research. Dr. Thuppal is a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Surgery and is faculty at the Center for Clinical Research, SIU School of Medicine. He has 15 years of clinical research experience both in resource
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Orthopedic Surgery Presents 2020 Faculty Investigator Award - Dr. Thuppal

Congratulations, Sowmyanarayanan Thuppal, Ph.D., MD! Dr. Thuppal was presented with the 2020 Faculty Investigator Award from the Division of Orthopedic Surgery. This inaugural award acknowledges research efforts of SIU Department of Surgery faculty and their support of the Division. It is awarded to those that display exemplary mentorship of residents/medical students in research. Dr. Thuppal is a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Surgery and is faculty at the Center for Clinical Research, SIU School of Medicine. He has 15 years of clinical research experience both in resource
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New articles in PubMed by SIU School of Medicine authors in November

SIU School of Medicine authors published 38 articles in the past month that were added to PubMed. Display the 38 citations in PubMed
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