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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Highlights Residency accredited for 30 residents. Residency Program length is 3 years Benefits Malpractice, disability and life insurance are all provided to the residents at no cost Health insurance covering residents and dependents is also available Vacation 3 weeks vacation 1 week additional educational/conference time ​Additional Information: $2,000 educational stipend is provided in each year of residency Funds for travel to a meeting where the resident is presenting or for approved special topics are also available Uniforms and Meals Lab coats and name tags provided at no cost Memorial
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Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology (MBMB) Graduate Program

The Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry (MBMB) Graduate Program consists of the Microbiology and Biochemistry departments in Carbondale and the Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology (MMICB) department in Springfield. Within the MMICB department, students can earn a MS or PhD degree in various research areas such as Staphylococcus aureus, molecular oncology, gene therapy, ototoxicity and otoprotective agents, and immune systems role in the reproductive process for example. Many graduates are employed by pharmaceutical or biotechnology firms. Ph.D. graduates can expect
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Pediatric Residency Application FAQs

Q: Do we have a USMLE score/attempt requirement? A: We require passing scores in 2 attempts. Q: Do we sponsor VISA's? A: The department currently does not sponsor H-1b VISAs. Q: Number of years since graduation? A: We prefer a recent graduation date. If you have not graduated within the last 2-3 years, we require a significant amount of clinical experience. This experience can be from your home country or the US. Q: Is prior US clinical experience required? A: It is not required, but we do prefer to see some US clinical expierence. Q. Do tests have to be taken before interview? A: No Q. Will
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Student Life

Housing Information Health Resources Life In Springfield, Illinois Student Activities Student Rep - Pharmacology & Neuroscience Graduate Program The Student Representative for the Pharmacology and Neuroscience graduate program acts the liaison between the graduate students and faculty. The student rep attends the Graduate Program Committee meetings, assists with new student recruitment, and is responsible for leading the Brain Awareness Day organization. Our current student rep is Rajaram Kshetri. Read about Raj's remarkable trek to the base camp at Mount Everest.
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About Diagnostic Radiology Residency

Welcome to our program The Diagnostic Radiology Residency program at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine provides the education and experience necessary to become a skilled general diagnostic radiologist. The program provides exposure to all imaging modalities and emphasizes all subspecialties of radiology including interventional radiology, cardiothoracic imaging, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, pediatric imaging, and women’s imaging. The radiology departments at the affiliated hospitals, Springfield Clinic , Memorial Health , and HSHS St. John's Hospital , comprise the
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ThinkFirst contact information

ThinkFirst SIU School of Medicine Department of Family and Community Medicine Core P.O. Box 19604 Springfield, IL 62794-9604 Telephone Number: 217-545-0878 Email: thinkfirst@siumed.edu Click the icons to follow us on social!
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