Local business owners and philanthropists Frank and Linda Vala have established an endowed chair to support research and training in urology at SIU School of Medicine.

Being able to build relationships with patients from all cultural and socioeconomic communities is one of the factors needed by family medicine providers. Truly caring, listening, and paying attention to the little details make a world of difference in your patients’ care. Volunteering strengthens family medicine residents’ interest in family medicine and community need, while also opening their eyes to the numerous difficulties that many individuals in our country face in accessing services they need to be healthy. Neighborhood Federation Back to School Fair Annually, SIU partners with the

Why Clinic First? The goal of “Clinic First” is to streamline clinic operations, improve continuity of care, and be responsive to the needs of patients and residents in changing times. The concept of “clinic first” encourages a turnaround of the traditional residency concept of “hospital first” to one in which residents can have improved focus both on their rotations and while in their clinic. This can allow prioritizing of ambulatory and continuity care with fewer distractions. Prospective residents can learn more about the projected benefits and building blocks (engaged leadership, resident

Interview Day 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM : Orientation by Division Chair and Program Director Time (CST) Program Director Division Chair PGY 4 Resident Sr. Faculty Jr. Faculty 8:00-8:25 AM Applicant #1 Applicant #2 Applicant #3 Applicant #4 Applicant #5 8:30-8:55 AM Applicant #2 Applicant #3 Applicant #4 Applicant #5 Applicant #6 9:00-9:25 AM Applicant #3 Applicant #4 Applicant #5 Applicant #6 Applicant #1 9:30-9:55 AM Applicant #4 Applicant #5 Applicant #6 Applicant #1 Applicant #2 10:00-10:25 AM Applicant #5 Applicant #6 Applicant #1 Applicant #2 Applicant #3 10:30-10:55 AM Applicant #6 Applicant #1

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.