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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Academy Membership

Join the Academy Interested in becoming a member of the Academy? Simply e-mail your interest. Benefits of joining the Academy include: Invitations to special events Individualized faculty development Assistance with teaching
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Problem-Based Learning Workshop

“Have you been looking for a way to improve your PBL tutoring skill or enhance the effectiveness of your PBL curriculum?” Welcome to SIU SOM’s PBL Workshop! Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIU SOM) invites you to the Annual PBL workshop starting Tuesday, June 03, through Friday, June 06, 2025 (in person). Workshop participants come from various interdisciplinary backgrounds, creating a collaborative space for sharing problem-development ideas, institutional challenges, and creative solutions. PBL Workshop Activities: We believe that the effective management of the tutorial
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Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium

15th Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium (In Person) April 17, 2025 (7:30 - 4:30) Theme: “Innovation: If it ain't broke; make it better!” Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025 (11:59 pm, CST) Abstract System: https://www.highmarksce.com/siumedAbstracts/ Submission Types: Research Presentations Posters Small Group Discussions Professional Development Workshops Ignite (Short Communication of New Ideas) Creative Arts (New; Express Yourself and Medical Education) Symposium Topics: Innovations in the fields of teaching and learning in medicine Leadership development Personal and
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Student Handbook

The SIU School of Medicine Student Handbook describes our expectations for student behavior and conduct, and outlines the procedures to be followed when these expectations are not met. It includes the Standards of Conduct, Curriculum Goals, and various other guidelines and policies.
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EHR RESOURCES - Years 3 and 4

SIU Clinics SIU TouchWorks Accessing SIU's EHR from your mobile device SIU TouchWorks HELP Desk and Tech Support Assistance SIU TouchWorks Documenting within a provider note in TouchWorks (screenshots for Y3 and Y4 students) SIU TouchWorks SIU Outpatient TouchWorks Medical Student Documentation SIU TouchWorks Changing your password SIU TouchWorks OB only: Prenatal Access SIU TouchWorks 'Image Link' job aid (MMC radiology) SIU TouchWorks ' dB Motion' job aid (MMC) SIU TouchWorks Psych only: Centricity on Demand Access for Confidential Documents Memorial Medical Center MMC Powerchart SIU
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EHR RESOURCES - Year 2

SIU Clinics SIU TouchWorks TW Student How-To Documentation of a Clinic (SOAP) Note SIU TouchWorks Accessing from mobile devices SIU TouchWorks HELP Desk and Tech Support Assistance SIU TouchWorks Changing your password SIU TouchWorks Self-Study Module SIU TouchWorks Badging into TouchWorks Student from PDL Computers Memorial Medical Center MMC Powerchart Citrix Download for Macs MMC Powerchart Citrix Download for Windows MMC Powerchart HELP Desk and Informatics Lab
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EHR Online Tutorials

SIU Clinics TouchWorks Navigation Only - 8:15 TouchWorks Student and Physician Training - 12:20 TouchWorks Physician Training - 4:16 Touchworks Self-Study Module Memorial Medical Center PowerChart Student and Physician Training - 6:03 Powerchart Student Documentation in MD Progress Notes and Consultation Notes (Video has no audio) Powerchart Medical Student Progress Note (4-minute video goes through note creation from start to finish. Video has no audio.) Powerchart Medical Student H&P (To best view the 5-minute video, click on the ‘gear’ icon on bottom right of screen , and choose the highest
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EHR (Electronic Health Record)

Questions regarding student documentation within the EHR should be directed to Matt Collins at 217-545-6963 or mcollins86@siumed.edu . EHR On-Line Tutorials/Videos Policy SIU Healthcare: Medical Student Documentation EHR Resources - Year 2 EHR Resources - Years 3 & 4
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BEYOND THE DIAGNOSIS

"The purpose of life is ... to be compassionate, to have it make some difference ..." Ralph Waldo Emerson Instituted in 1995, Empathy Sessions were developed in response to an observation by a group of faculty that medical students seemed more compassionate than their physician peers. It appeared that the prolonged training period of a physician, with its emphasis on scientific knowledge, stamina, and independence contributed in a negative way to the “hidden curriculum” and resulted in a dispassionate, less caring physician. In an attempt to reverse this tendency, we created a voluntary small
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2025 Board of Governors

The 20-member board represents the interests of medical school graduates, residents, fellows, and students. The board serves as the official vehicle for alumni to maintain personal and professional relationships with the school. The board works to support the school’s mission, provide governance of the Alumni Society, and receive information of importance from SIU School of Medicine for the professional well-being of the alumni membership.
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