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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SOM Authorization for Disposal

SOM Authorization for Disposal
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SOM Procedures for Funeral Directors

Procedures for Funeral Directors
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SOM Anatomical Donations Form

Anatomical Gift Form
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Medical Student Electives

3rd Year Medical Students Third year medical students from SIU and approved medical schools may complete their 3rd year family medicine clerkship at the Decatur Family Medicine Residency Program. Students clerk in the busy outpatient clinic, round on inpatients in the hospital, and take call. Family Medicine Sub-Intership Family Medicine taught by Family Physicians. A busy rotation where you'll participate on the Family Medicine Inpatient Service including taking call with the residents and seeing patients in the family medicine program under faculty supervision. Key Benefits Hands on patient
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CLINICAL SKILLS LABORATORY: Models

The 3B Nurse Training Doll The Nurse Training Doll is a teaching model for training nurses with a wide range of exercises possible including first aid, emergency situations, and standard nursing practices. The mannequin is constructed to simulate as nearly as possible the normal positions and movement of the human body. 3B Training Doll -- wide range of exercises possible including both first aid and emergency situations and standard practices. Doll constructed to simulate as nearly as possible the normal positions and movements of the human body. Also has a wide variety of trauma body parts
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Resident Life

A well-balanced lifestyle is encouraged at the Southern Illinois University Decatur Family Medicine residency program. Many social events are organized through the program.These events facilitate a sense of comradery and community with our residents, faculty, and staff. Many residents also set up their own events away from the residency which can be anything from a simple bite to eat to going on a relaxing bike ride.Decatur is centrally located among some of the other big cities in the Midwest also making a simple weekend getaway possible. SIU Decatur Social Events Beginning of the year Picnic
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CLINICAL SKILLS LABORATORY

The Clinical Skills Laboratory is a dedicated instructional room with dozens of interactive models and simulators for training and self-study. The director of the laboratory is a nurse educator who works with course directors and other nurse educators to provide course-specific clinical skills development activities. Students can also make appointments with the director to schedule sessions to develop, maintain, or remediate clinical skills. Contacts: LESLIE MONTGOMERY , RN, MS, CCRN, 217-545-2230 Director of Clinical Skills Laboratory Clinical Skills in Year Two In each unit during Year 2
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Class Composites

Class of: 2028 (AY 2025-26) 2027 (AY 2025-26) 2026 (AY 2025-26) Previous Classes: 2021 2022 2023 2024 2024 Lincoln Scholars Program 2025
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Obstetrics & Gynecology statistics

Graduate resident statistics RRC Procedures RRC Minimum 2021-2022 SIU OBGYN 2020-2021 SIU OBGYN 2019-2020 SIU OBGYN Spontaneous deliveries 200 244 295 268 Cesarean deliveries 145 182 207 193 Operative vaginal deliveries 15 16 20 16 Obstetric ultrasound 50 54 94 70 Abdominal hysterectomy 15 18 25 26 Vaginal hysterectomy 15 17 14 15 Laparoscopic hysterectomy 15 60 60 47 Incontinence and pelvic floor 25 43 59 39 Cystoscopy 10 75 75 42 Laparoscopy 60 106 139 88 Operative hysteroscopy 40 72 70 80 Abortion 20 31 25 26 Transvaginal ultrasound 50 74 95 95 Total invasive cancer 25 32 48 28
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