SIU School of Medicine is internationally known for its innovative teaching and testing methods, including a competency-based curriculum and a dedication to training caring and competent physicians.

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22nd Annual Simmons Cancer Institute Symposium

Empowering Primary Care with Essential Insights into Cancer Management
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SIU Radiology faculty awards for 2024

Congratulations to our SIU Radiology faculty who won awards for their outstanding commitment to higher education. The following faculty were nominated by our residents for their leadership, engagement, and commitment to education and training: Teacher of the Year: Daniel Stanton, MD. This award recognizes the faculty for outstanding teaching contributions and the commitment to higher education. Academic Excellence: Simon Bekker, MD and Brittany Varney, MD. This award is given to the faculty who demonstrates the ability to perform, achieve, and/or excel in scholastic activities and their
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Dr. Jeff Ripperda named 2024 Mentor of the Year

Medical students in the Class of 2027 have selected Dr. Jeff Ripperda as the 2024 Mentor of the Year. Ripperda is a family practitioner at Shawnee Health in Murphysboro.
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Dr. Jeff Ripperda named 2024 Mentor of the Year

Medical students in the Class of 2027 have selected Dr. Jeff Ripperda as the 2024 Mentor of the Year. Ripperda is a family practitioner at Shawnee Health in Murphysboro.
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Dr. Jeff Ripperda named 2024 Mentor of the Year

Medical students in the Class of 2027 have selected Dr. Jeff Ripperda as the 2024 Mentor of the Year. Ripperda is a family practitioner at Shawnee Health in Murphysboro.
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Dr. Jeff Ripperda named 2024 Mentor of the Year

Medical students in the Class of 2027 have selected Dr. Jeff Ripperda as the 2024 Mentor of the Year. Ripperda is a family practitioner at Shawnee Health in Murphysboro.
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Dr. Jeff Ripperda named 2024 Mentor of the Year

Medical students in the Class of 2027 have selected Dr. Jeff Ripperda as the 2024 Mentor of the Year. Ripperda is a family practitioner at Shawnee Health in Murphysboro.
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Every voice matters: Taking care of your professional voice

For professionals like teachers, singers, and call center agents who rely on their voice, maintaining vocal health is crucial.
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Every voice matters: Taking care of your professional voice

For professionals like teachers, singers, and call center agents who rely on their voice, maintaining vocal health is crucial.
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Year Three Policies and Procedures

SIU School of Medicine Curriculum Guidelines: These Guidelines represent the School's blueprint of educational concepts that are to provide guidance in curriculum development. There shall be a competency-based curriculum, which shall prevail throughout the medical school. 1. Students should be encouraged to become self-directed, lifelong learners. Medical school should model the behavior expected of the trained physician. The student should be encouraged to take responsibility for their continuing educational development. 2 . Students should be exposed to a variety of clinical settings
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