The complexities of equitable gender health policies will be explored at the 2023 Illinois Rural Health Summit on October 10 at the Memorial Learning Center in Springfield.

The Accelerate Leadership Development Program is an excellent resource for individuals looking to develop and enhance their leadership skills. The program is specifically designed to empower and equip the next generation of leaders at SIU SOM, with practical application being a primary focus. Participants will have numerous opportunities to connect with alums and other leaders across the organization, providing an environment for growth and learning. The program's ethos is to help you discover your strengths, leadership style, and desired leadership character you want to develop. Our program

8:00 AM - Grand Rounds with Dr. Dimitrios Stefanidis: Professor of Surgery; Vice Chair of Education; Chief, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery; Surgical Director, IU Surgery Skills Laboratory; Indiana University, Indianapolis 9:00 AM - Department of Surgery Teaching Awards Refreshments will be provided

See our SIU School of Medicine distinguished alums.

See our SIU School of Medicine distinguished alums.

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GENERAL INFORMATION This conference will be held in the MG Nelson Family Auditorium at the Memorial Learning Center, 228 West Miller Street, Springfi eld, Illinois. For general information regarding the course, please email ocpd@siumed.edu or call 217-545-7711. REGISTRATION Please complete the registration form and return it with the appropriate fee. Registration the day of the conference begins at 7:45 a.m. Registration fee includes meals, breaks and conference materials.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's Neurology Symposium This symposium will address the recognition and management of common neurological problems and emergencies for primary care providers, hospitalists, Emergency Medicine providers and other non-neurologists. Participants will also learn how to conduct a neurological examination, determine the appropriate investigations to order, understand the significance of abnormal MRI findings and identify the need for referral to a neurologist.

Community activist, local school board member and SIU Medicine deputy director Erica Austin will model at this year's New York Fashion Week in September at the (R)Evolution fashion show. Austin, who recently underwent breast cancer surgery, will walk the runway for Dana Donofree, a breast cancer survivor and the designer and founder of AnaOno, an international intimates clothing line for women with breast cancer.

Community activist, local school board member and SIU Medicine deputy director Erica Austin will model at this year's New York Fashion Week in September at the (R)Evolution fashion show. Austin, who recently underwent breast cancer surgery, will walk the runway for Dana Donofree, a breast cancer survivor and the designer and founder of AnaOno, an international intimates clothing line for women with breast cancer.