The Department of Neurology has a mission to improve the quality of neurologic care for the population of central and southern Illinois through education, research, clinical practice and community service. Our department includes neurologists, interventional neurologists, physiatrists, gerontologists, neuroscientists, investigational pharmacists and midlevel providers. We provide undergraduate medical education to the students of school of medicine in their core Neurology clerkship. We provide graduate medical education to the residents in the Neurology program as well as to house staff in

Obstetric & Gynecology Residency Rotations Obstetrics Residents manage all aspects of obstetrical care including antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum evaluation and management. There is in-house faculty available 24 hours a day in charge of supervision. Residents attend all vaginal and cesarean deliveries while on the floor. Residents also play a role in teaching medical students on the rotation the aspects of normal obstetric care. Gynecology Residents cover all inpatient/outpatient surgeries, including preoperative evaluation and postoperative care. The extent of involvement by residents

Four first-year resident positions are offered each academic year, which begins in late June. Residency committee members from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology review all applications and invite selected applicants for interviews. A completed application must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All interview invitations will be extended through ERAS. The ERAS application should include: Application Personal Statement Dean's Letter Three Letters of Recommendation (Chair or Program Director not required) Transcripts Board Scores Applicants who

The SIU OBGYN residency program is fully ACGME accredited without citations to train 4 residents per year. Training in primary, specialty and subspecialty care is integrated throughout all four years of the residency. In the first year of training, emphasis is placed on general obstetrics and gynecology and primary care. During the second through fourth years, residents rotate through and manage the subspecialty services as well as play an active role in the education, supervision and evaluation of junior residents and students. By simulating the private practice environment in the resident

SIU School of Medicine faculty members are often recognized for their innovative teaching, student- and patient-centered approach, commitment to educational research, and development of effective curricula. The Academy for Scholarship in Education (ASE) selects an exemplary faculty member as an Outstanding Educator. To earn this prestigious honor, a faculty member must demonstrate excellence as an educator including exemplary teaching and facilitation of problem-based learning, use of innovative educational techniques, contributions to medical education research, and development of curriculum

SIU School of Medicine faculty members are often recognized for their innovative teaching, student- and patient-centered approach, commitment to educational research, and development of effective curricula. The Academy for Scholarship in Education (ASE) selects an exemplary faculty member as an Outstanding Educator. To earn this prestigious honor, a faculty member must demonstrate excellence as an educator including exemplary teaching and facilitation of problem-based learning, use of innovative educational techniques, contributions to medical education research, and development of curriculum

Please be advised that students accepted into the SIU School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program incur higher tuition rates than other SIU graduate students. Tuition rates are established by the SIU Board of Trustees and are competitive with other physician assistant programs. Students accepted into the PA Program will have expenses in addition to the university’s tuition and fees. To determine tuition and fees, use the tuition and fees calculator for the MSPA Program here: http://tuition.siuc.edu/tuition_est/tuition4_mspa.html Border state students do not receive a tuition decrease, and