International Scholar, Syrian Native to Present Pearson Lecture August 4, 2017 Abdul Nasser Kaadan, MD, PhD, will present “The History of Islamic Medicine” during Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s annual Pearson Lecture. The free, public presentation will be held at 5 pm, Wednesday, August 23, in the South Auditorium, 801 N. Rutledge St. in Springfield A native of Syria, Kaadan, an orthopedic surgeon, is a visiting international professor of history at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. He is the founder and president of the International Society for the History of Islamic

International Scholar, Syrian Native to Present Pearson Lecture August 4, 2017 Abdul Nasser Kaadan, MD, PhD, will present “The History of Islamic Medicine” during Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s annual Pearson Lecture. The free, public presentation will be held at 5 pm, Wednesday, August 23, in the South Auditorium, 801 N. Rutledge St. in Springfield A native of Syria, Kaadan, an orthopedic surgeon, is a visiting international professor of history at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. He is the founder and president of the International Society for the History of Islamic

International Scholar, Syrian Native to Present Pearson Lecture August 4, 2017 Abdul Nasser Kaadan, MD, PhD, will present “The History of Islamic Medicine” during Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s annual Pearson Lecture. The free, public presentation will be held at 5 pm, Wednesday, August 23, in the South Auditorium, 801 N. Rutledge St. in Springfield A native of Syria, Kaadan, an orthopedic surgeon, is a visiting international professor of history at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. He is the founder and president of the International Society for the History of Islamic

Gender bias, politics, physician addiction to be discussed Southern Illinois University School of Medicine invites the public to a week of free, thought-provoking lectures and panels on Oct. 24 – 28 in honor of its annual Diversity Enrichment Week. “This week isn’t simply a reminder to celebrate the diversity of our organization,” said Wesley Robinson-McNeese, MD, associate dean for diversity and inclusion at SIU School of Medicine. “It’s a way for those of us in the medical education field to be called to higher, more vigorous efforts to diversify our campus communities.” The School’s faculty

Gender bias, politics, physician addiction to be discussed Southern Illinois University School of Medicine invites the public to a week of free, thought-provoking lectures and panels on Oct. 24 – 28 in honor of its annual Diversity Enrichment Week. “This week isn’t simply a reminder to celebrate the diversity of our organization,” said Wesley Robinson-McNeese, MD, associate dean for diversity and inclusion at SIU School of Medicine. “It’s a way for those of us in the medical education field to be called to higher, more vigorous efforts to diversify our campus communities.” The School’s faculty

Family physicians in eight Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine September 27 – October 20. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in an office setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate from medical school in May 2018, then pursue advanced training in a specific

Family physicians in eight Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine September 27 – October 20. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in an office setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate from medical school in May 2018, then pursue advanced training in a specific

New title brings added responsibilities Since the 1980s, SIU School of Medicine has been internationally praised for its pioneering efforts in medical education, including simulated patients and problem-based learning. Debra Klamen, MD, MPHE , joined SIU in 2004 to lead medical education, and she continues to position the medical school as the international leader through continual new innovations. Klamen, previously associate dean for education and curriculum and professor and chair of the Department of Medical Education, recently was named senior associate dean for education and curriculum

New title brings added responsibilities Since the 1980s, SIU School of Medicine has been internationally praised for its pioneering efforts in medical education, including simulated patients and problem-based learning. Debra Klamen, MD, MPHE , joined SIU in 2004 to lead medical education, and she continues to position the medical school as the international leader through continual new innovations. Klamen, previously associate dean for education and curriculum and professor and chair of the Department of Medical Education, recently was named senior associate dean for education and curriculum

Program celebrates 20th milestone ceremony Thirty-two students took their first steps in the journey to becoming a doctor at the Shirley J. McGlinn Medical/Dental Education Preparatory Program (MEDPREP) Milestone Ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 28. MEDPREP, a two-year, post-baccalaureate program of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Carbondale, has helped more than 1,000 students matriculate into medical or dental school since it began in 1972. “The Milestone Ceremony impresses upon our students that this is a new start for their professional aspirations and that we already consider