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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Student Handbook: Graduation

You are required to participate in commencement and may be exempt from this requirement only through an excused absence from the Dean and Provost. OFF-SCHEDULE GRADUATIONS If you have not met all curriculum objectives by the time of graduation, you may participate in the commencement ceremony only if the Student Progress Committee anticipates that you will complete all requirements no later than July 31 of that year. The diploma for students who complete graduation requirements later than the date originally scheduled will be awarded at the time requirements are completed and will reflect the
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Student Handbook: Curriculum Goals

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is “to assist the people of central and southern Illinois in meeting their present and future health needs through education, service and research.” In serving this mission our goal is to prepare students to be Physicians who are compassionate, tolerant and respectful in caring for patients and trustworthy and truthful in all of their professional dealings Physicians who understand the scientific basis of medicine and are capable of applying that knowledge in the practice of medicine Physicians who are highly skilled in providing
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Student Handbook: Criminal Background Check Policy

PURPOSE: The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIU SOM) is committed to provide the public with well-trained physicians who possess the traits of high moral character and standards. The purpose of this policy is to help ensure a safe environment for patients, employees, fellow students, visitors and the general public as well as to protect property by conducting criminal background checks on all matriculants. SCOPE: This policy applies to all applicants receiving offers of acceptance from the SIU SOM on the effective date shown on the acceptance letter. Authorization: Illinois
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Student Handbook: Attendance Guidelines

Year One Curriculum Year Two Curriculum Year Three Curriculum Year Four Curriculum Year One Curriculum The faculty recognize the need for students to be absent from required activities from time to time throughout the academic year. (Please note that the term "required" means you must attend the YEAR ONE OVERVIEW DOCUMENT 8/14 18 activity unless you have made previous arrangements for an excused absence.) This includes unexpected absences, such as illness of the student or family member or death in the family, or these could be absences that are planned in advance, such as going to medically
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Exposure instructions

Process for a Bloodborne Pathogen exposure
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Desire2Learn (D2L) Login Information

Desire2Learn site: https://mycourses.siu.edu/ Your username is your SIUC network ID: SIU+DAWG tag (ex: SIU850123456) Your password is your SIUC network password. This is the same password students use for SalukiNet, to access financial aid. This password expires every 365 days. There is a built-in forgotten password process, and you can also put in an alternate email address (such as SIUMED) or cell phone number for password resets. If you forget your password and are unable to reset it using the above methods, you can call the Carbondale helpdesk for a reset. The number is 618-453-5155. If
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Year Two Units and Streamers

Units: Doctoring Hematology, Immunology & Infection (HII) Cardiovascular, Renal, & Respiratory (CRR) Neuromuscular and Behavior (NMB) Endocrine, Reproductive, and Gastrointestinal (ERG) Learning Objectives for ALL Units This unit will utilize a variety of self-directed, integrated learning experiences. The basic educational elements of this unit are: Small group sessions, which occur twice weekly for 2-3 hours each. Multidisciplinary Sessions, in which faculty present basic science and clinical information in a case-based, interactive format. Single Disciplinary Sessions, in which faculty from
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