Krishna Aparanji, MBBS, Clinical Instructor Robert Burke, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor Todd Elmore, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor David Gelber, MD, Clinical Associate Professor Jorge Kattah, MD, Clinical Professor Naim Khoury, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor Jacob Kitchener, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor Janki K. Lavingia, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor Jigar P. Mankad, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor Casey Muehle, MD, Clinical Professor Koteswara Narla, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor

The SIU General Surgery Residency has been very successful in preparing graduates for competitive fellowship and job opportunities. Over the last 10 years, graduates have matriculated in fellowships in colorectal surgery, trauma and surgical critical care, minimally invasive surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, surgical endoscopy, breast oncology, and transplant surgery. Similar to national averages, approximately 20% have gone directly into practice in general surgery upon completion of the residency. The following list shows where our most recent graduates have gone upon graduation. Class of

SIU SOM General Surgery Residency Benefits Education Stipend Up to $1200 for research presentations at academic meetings (up to 3 per year) Up to $1500 for chief residents to attend meeting of choice Memberships Provided American College of Surgeons Others upon request Curriculum Provided Fundamentals of Surgery Curriculum Selected Readings in General Surgery SCORE Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) Fundamentals of Cricitcal Care Support (FCCS) ATOM/ASSET Certifications Provided ACLS - Certification & Renewal ATLS - Certification & Renewal BLS

The SIU General Surgery Residency Program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All applications must be submitted through ERAS. Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding applications to our program. How many residents do you match each year? We are currently approved for four categorical spots per year. We do not offer preliminary positions or observerships. What are the requirements to apply to your program? We require a USMLE Step 1 score of 220 or higher, three letters of recommendation other than the MSPE (formally the Dean’s letter)

Our mission is to integrate patient care, education, and research to better understand the biological aspects of aging, cognition, and neurodegenerative disorders allowing us to design innovative personalized care that addresses both the underlying symptoms and the disease leading to improved patient, family, and community outcomes. This is accomplished through careful integration of clinical health, analytical neuroscience and community engagement. Clinical Health Improving cognitive health of our community is accomplished by offering a full service Memory and Aging Clinic that provides

The general surgery program at SIU comprises the most expertly trained and diverse group of general surgery providers in our region. All members of the division are fellowship trained in at least one advanced surgical discipline, including trauma and critical care, surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and advanced surgical endoscopy. The division provides the sole physician support for a number of key patient care programs in our region, including kidney and pancreas transplantation, advanced surgical oncologic care such as hyperthermic

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Jerry Kruse, MD, MSPH, dean and provost of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and CEO of SIU Medicine, has received the Lynn and Joan Carmichael STFM Recognition Award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM). The award honors outstanding leadership in advancing family medicine as a discipline. Kruse is a national advocate for innovation in medical education and the advancement of health care systems. As a thought leader in family medicine, Kruse has held major positions with many national organizations to represent primary care, graduate education, address quality