For many aspiring medical professionals, the journey to becoming a physician can feel like navigating a complex maze. For Evan Beilfuss and Maci Burgener, their paths converged at SIU School of Medicine, where a unique combination of master's-level preparation and rural-focused training has them poised to deliver advanced health care. The first step for both students was the Biomedical Sciences Master’s (BMS) Program at SIU. This one-year, non-thesis master’s degree enhances students’ competitiveness for medical school through rigorous coursework and personalized application support. “The BMS

For many aspiring medical professionals, the journey to becoming a physician can feel like navigating a complex maze. For Evan Beilfuss and Maci Burgener, their paths converged at SIU School of Medicine, where a unique combination of master's-level preparation and rural-focused training has them poised to deliver advanced health care. The first step for both students was the Biomedical Sciences Master’s (BMS) Program at SIU. This one-year, non-thesis master’s degree enhances students’ competitiveness for medical school through rigorous coursework and personalized application support. “The BMS

For many aspiring medical professionals, the journey to becoming a physician can feel like navigating a complex maze. For Evan Beilfuss and Maci Burgener, their paths converged at SIU School of Medicine, where a unique combination of master's-level preparation and rural-focused training has them poised to deliver advanced health care. The first step for both students was the Biomedical Sciences Master’s (BMS) Program at SIU. This one-year, non-thesis master’s degree enhances students’ competitiveness for medical school through rigorous coursework and personalized application support. “The BMS

For many aspiring medical professionals, the journey to becoming a physician can feel like navigating a complex maze. For Evan Beilfuss and Maci Burgener, their paths converged at SIU School of Medicine, where a unique combination of master's-level preparation and rural-focused training has them poised to deliver advanced health care. The first step for both students was the Biomedical Sciences Master’s (BMS) Program at SIU. This one-year, non-thesis master’s degree enhances students’ competitiveness for medical school through rigorous coursework and personalized application support. “The BMS

The SIU Mentorship in Medicine (MiM) program is a near-peer mentorship opportunity for SIU undergraduate students. It's designed by SIU medical students to guide pre-medical students as they tackle course requirements, navigate extracurricular activities and synthesize a well-rounded medical school application. We achieve this through monthly 1-on-1 meetings where we set goals, identify resources and opportunities, and promote accountability. In addition, we introduce pre-med students to SIU Medicine’s problem-based learning approach during MCAT preparation. We want MiM to expand pre-medical

2025 Adams, K. (April 2025). Factors Associated with Failure of Response to Acetaminophen Therapy in Preterm Infant with PDA. 35th Annual Trainee Research Symposium. Springfield, IL: SIU School of Medicine. Alarouri, D. (April 2025). Neonatal Parotitis Following Maternal Mastitis: An Overlooked Transmission Pathway. 35th Annual Trainee Research Symposium . Springfield, IL: SIU School of Medicine. Fix, K., Combs, B., & Woods, K. (April 2025). Implementation of PICU Delirium Scoring. Graduate Medical Education (GME) Quality Improvement Symposium and Competition 2025 . Springfield, IL: SIU School

A series of Springfield-area events will bring moments from the global pandemic back into sharp focus this fall. ‘COVID Stories’ will provide both local and universal reflections on how we as a society adjusted when things went viral, literally.

A series of Springfield-area events will bring moments from the global pandemic back into sharp focus this fall. ‘COVID Stories’ will provide both local and universal reflections on how we as a society adjusted when things went viral, literally.

A series of Springfield-area events will bring moments from the global pandemic back into sharp focus this fall. ‘COVID Stories’ will provide both local and universal reflections on how we as a society adjusted when things went viral, literally.

A series of Springfield-area events will bring moments from the global pandemic back into sharp focus this fall. ‘COVID Stories’ will provide both local and universal reflections on how we as a society adjusted when things went viral, literally.