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Theodore R. LeBlang, J.D., FCLM Emeritus Professor of Law and Medicine About Mr. LeBlang is Emeritus Professor of Law and Medicine at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Schools of Medicine and Law. During the period 1993-2006, Mr. LeBlang served as professor and chair of the medical school’s Department of Medical Humanities. He was also director of the Program of Law and Medicine and founding director of the M.D.-J.D. Dual Degree Program. From 1975-92, Mr. LeBlang served as legal counsel to SIU School of Medicine. Mr. LeBlang is Editor Emeritus of the Journal of Legal Medicine and Associate

The Department of Population Science and Policy faculty and staff are regularly invited to speak at local, regional, and national events. If you are interested in learning more about our Department, or would like to have a member of the Department attend or speak at your local event, please contact us at psp@siumed.edu . Population Science and Policy's Recent Events: Population Science and Policy Department Launch Illinois Rural Health Summit

The Department of Population Science and Policy works with the news media and digital partners to raise awareness of how the Department understands and advances the health, development and wellness of residents in central and southern Illinois. Media Contact If you are a member of a news or media organization and have an inquiry for SIU Medicine’s Department of Population Science and Policy, please contact Kara Bowlin, Department of Population Science and Policy Director of External Relations, at kbowlin81@siumed.edu or 314-651-5907. General Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

View our video Rural Illinoisians Have Higher Illness Rate – December 3, 2018 SIU School of Medicine to Study Link Between Drug Use and Disease – November 28, 2018 The State of Rural Health in Illinois on National Rural Health Day – November 15, 2018 Statewide: Big Political Differences Across Illinois; Rural Health Challenges – November 9, 2018 Study Finds Rural Illinois Is Sicker And Underserved – November 9, 2018 SIU School of Medicine starts Dept. of Population Science and Policy - September 19, 2018 SIU School of Medicine Adds First New Academic Department in Almost 30 Years - September

35 learners complete SIU Medicine's Physician Assistant Program

35 learners complete SIU Medicine's Physician Assistant Program

It is our goal that students connect with the SIU SOM campuses and consider them “home” for many years to come. But we don’t wait until students graduate to serve them! Alumni Relations and the SIU SOM Alumni Society support many events and programs that benefit students the day they step onto campus. We support activities such as: Events with Alumni Exam study snacks White coats presented to students at White Coat Ceremony Winter Ball , a social event for medical students Membership at the Springfield YMCA for each student, including his or her immediate household Opportunities for students

Our Mission The Medical Library meets its education, research, and patient care missions by: Selecting resources to support advanced research, education, and teaching. Providing a professional environment in which users can study, seek and create information, or explore new knowledge sources in a comfortable and conducive setting. Allowing responsible users to access the Library's collection on-site. Our Primary Users SIU School of Medicine & Healthcare faculty, adjunct faculty, students, residents, grad students, physician assistants, and staff. Patron Privileges Library Card Yes I-Share

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