For many aspiring medical professionals, the journey to becoming a physician can feel like navigating a complex maze. For Evan Beilfuss and Maci Burgener, their paths converged at SIU School of Medicine, where a unique combination of master's-level preparation and rural-focused training has them poised to deliver advanced health care. The first step for both students was the Biomedical Sciences Master’s (BMS) Program at SIU. This one-year, non-thesis master’s degree enhances students’ competitiveness for medical school through rigorous coursework and personalized application support. “The BMS

For many aspiring medical professionals, the journey to becoming a physician can feel like navigating a complex maze. For Evan Beilfuss and Maci Burgener, their paths converged at SIU School of Medicine, where a unique combination of master's-level preparation and rural-focused training has them poised to deliver advanced health care. The first step for both students was the Biomedical Sciences Master’s (BMS) Program at SIU. This one-year, non-thesis master’s degree enhances students’ competitiveness for medical school through rigorous coursework and personalized application support. “The BMS

If you’re a caregiver for someone with dementia, you may notice a pattern that’s as frustrating as it is heartbreaking: as the sun sets, your loved one becomes more confused, anxious or agitated. This phenomenon is known as sundowning, and it’s one of the more challenging aspects of memory-related illnesses. What is sundowning? Sundowning (or sundown syndrome) refers to a set of behaviors and symptoms such as confusion, restlessness, irritability or agitation that typically worsen during the late afternoon or evening hours. It’s most commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms

Health care leaders and Senator Dick Durbin gathered at SIU School of Medicine on July 25 to strongly denounce sweeping federal budget cuts to Medicaid, student loan support and medical research—pillars that sustain both local patient care and the next generation of physicians.

Health care leaders and Senator Dick Durbin gathered at SIU School of Medicine on July 25 to strongly denounce sweeping federal budget cuts to Medicaid, student loan support and medical research—pillars that sustain both local patient care and the next generation of physicians.

Health care leaders and Senator Dick Durbin gathered at SIU School of Medicine on July 25 to strongly denounce sweeping federal budget cuts to Medicaid, student loan support and medical research—pillars that sustain both local patient care and the next generation of physicians.

Health care leaders and Senator Dick Durbin gathered at SIU School of Medicine on July 25 to strongly denounce sweeping federal budget cuts to Medicaid, student loan support and medical research—pillars that sustain both local patient care and the next generation of physicians.

Health care leaders and Senator Dick Durbin gathered at SIU School of Medicine on July 25 to strongly denounce sweeping federal budget cuts to Medicaid, student loan support and medical research—pillars that sustain both local patient care and the next generation of physicians.

Health care leaders and Senator Dick Durbin gathered at SIU School of Medicine on July 25 to strongly denounce sweeping federal budget cuts to Medicaid, student loan support and medical research—pillars that sustain both local patient care and the next generation of physicians.

Health care leaders and Senator Dick Durbin gathered at SIU School of Medicine on July 25 to strongly denounce sweeping federal budget cuts to Medicaid, student loan support and medical research—pillars that sustain both local patient care and the next generation of physicians.