Welcome to the Southern Illinois University (SIU) Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program website. As the Director, I am honored to introduce you to our program, a transformative educational opportunity designed exclusively for NCCPA-certified Physician Associates/Assistants (PAs) like you, who are dedicated to advancing their expertise and shaping the future of the PA profession. The SIU DMSc program is a strategic partner in your professional journey. It embodies the mission of advancing the PA profession through leadership, advocacy, and scholarly excellence. Our curriculum is thoughtfully

Over a summer lunch hour, a group of health care providers and caseworkers from across Illinois have gathered to both talk and listen.

Over a summer lunch hour, a group of health care providers and caseworkers from across Illinois have gathered to both talk and listen.

Over a summer lunch hour, a group of health care providers and caseworkers from across Illinois have gathered to both talk and listen.

Over a summer lunch hour, a group of health care providers and caseworkers from across Illinois have gathered to both talk and listen.

Sydney Marshall is a shining example of the type of student MEDPREP was created to aid.

Sydney Marshall is a shining example of the type of student MEDPREP was created to aid.

Authorities have long anticipated the U.S. would face a shortage of physicians as the Baby Boomer generation aged and outpaced medical school graduates. The warnings have become more dire as COVID-19 induces the nation’s aging physician workforce to consider early retirement or at least significantly reduce its workload. Medical schools like Southern Illinois University School of Medicine have taken a first step in addressing the shortage by expanding the overall number of medical students enrolled in their institutions. In 2020, SIU increased its enrollment to include eight additional

Authorities have long anticipated the U.S. would face a shortage of physicians as the Baby Boomer generation aged and outpaced medical school graduates. The warnings have become more dire as COVID-19 induces the nation’s aging physician workforce to consider early retirement or at least significantly reduce its workload. Medical schools like Southern Illinois University School of Medicine have taken a first step in addressing the shortage by expanding the overall number of medical students enrolled in their institutions. In 2020, SIU increased its enrollment to include eight additional