We are working on the genetic control of aging in mammals and on endocrine mechanisms responsible for the effects of longevity genes. We reported the first evidence that mutation of a single gene can significantly extend life span in a mammal (Brown-Borg et al. Nature 384:33, 1996). We have extensively characterized the phenotype of long-lived Ames dwarf (Prop1df) mice and identified several mechanisms that are likely to explain or contribute to delayed aging and greatly prolonged longevity of these animals. These mechanisms include reduced plasma levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)

SIU Emergency Medicine students, residents and faculty joined the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians for the 2nd Annual Advocacy Day. Dr. Mark Baker (PGY 1 EM Resident) greets Illinois Senator Sam McCann outside of the Senate chambers. ICEP members from throughout Illinois met and discussed issues important to patients and physicians with their legislators at the State Capitol.

The 2nd Annual SIUEM Fire Day was held at the Sherman Fire Department April 6th 2017. Firefighters from the Springfield Fire Department Training Division instructed the residents and students on forced entry, confined space movements and the manipulation of equipment through a multistory training tower. Resident physicians presented topics on suspension syndrome, blast and crush injuries. The event allows our learners to better understand the environment and extremes that our patients and prehospital providers face when a structure fire occurs.

SIU Emergency Medicine residents and medical students participated in an orthopedic skills lab today at the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation (MCLI.) Springfield Clinic orthopedic surgeon Dr. Matthew Gardner with the help of SIU orthopedic residents instructed learners on fracture reduction and proper splinting technique. A new addition to the training day was a simulated distal forearm fracture model. This 2nd annual skills lab made possible by the staff of the SIU Surgical Skills Lab at the MCLI and our orthopedic colleagues will continue to elevate emergency orthopedic care in our

Seventeen Springfield-area high school students are moving closer to becoming physicians after graduating from the Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program (P4), a four-year program sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and the Sangamon County Medical Society. The P4 graduation was held in the Pearson Museum at SIU’s main instructional building, 801 N. Rutledge St. [Editor: See the list of graduating students below.] The Pipeline Program, established in 2009, was designed to encourage local students in grades 9-12 who are interested in

Seventeen Springfield-area high school students are moving closer to becoming physicians after graduating from the Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program (P4), a four-year program sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and the Sangamon County Medical Society. The P4 graduation was held in the Pearson Museum at SIU’s main instructional building, 801 N. Rutledge St. [Editor: See the list of graduating students below.] The Pipeline Program, established in 2009, was designed to encourage local students in grades 9-12 who are interested in

The residency program in Springfield is affiliated with two large community hospitals: Memorial Health and St John’s Hospital. Their patient populations are well-balanced, diverse and are drawn from Springfield and a large 30 county referral area. With a combined total of over 1,200 beds, both Memorial and St Johns are acute care centers with active Emergency Departments and Outpatient departments. Both are designed Trauma Centers for central and southern Illinois. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is in the center of Springfield, only a few blocks from both Memorial and St John

The Combined Internal Medicine/Psychiatry (Med/Psych) residency program at SIU School of Medicine started in 1992. Our Med/Psych program provides residents a high quality educational environment, as well as regular opportunities to integrate knowledge and skills in both specialties. Throughout the residency, we emphasize specific medical problems of psychiatric patients, psychiatric problems of medical patients, and the combined care of individuals whose health needs have crossed the boundaries of traditional specialties. The Division of Medicine/Psychiatry collaborates closely with the

We participate in the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) . Graduates of a U.S. allopathic or osteopathic medical school, contact your Dean’s Office for assistance with your electronic residency application. International medical school graduates can apply through the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Criteria for application: ERAS applications only No paper applications accepted Deadline is DECEMBER 1 Applicants must pass USMLE Step I (4 th year students should be scheduled to take Step II) For osteopathic