
Summit to address rural health care workforce crisis
With many Illinois communities struggling to find doctors, nurses and behavioral health providers, leaders in medicine, law and public policy will convene on October 15 in Springfield for the 2025 Illinois Rural and Small-Town Health Summit.

SIU first-year law, medical school students collaborate on professional responsibility
by Pete Rosenbery More than 250 Southern Illinois University first-year professional students confronted and discussed current ethical legal and medical issues together at the SIU Simmons Law School

From disaster recovery to state fair emergencies, Dr. Tyler Fulks answers the call
As families flocked to the Illinois State Fair for deep-fried delicacies and dizzying rides, an essential team worked quietly behind the scenes to ensure their safety.

Baby med school on steroids leads to hometown health care
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

RISE-ing to the occasion
At the AAMC’s summer leadership conference, second-year medical student Hendrick Hamilton learned some valuable lessons for professional and personal growth.

A heart for the mission, a mind for the work: Iris Wesley’s vision broadens care in Illinois
Over more than 40 years at SIU Medicine, Iris Wesley played a key role in expanding access to care across Illinois. Her collaborative leadership helped guide the growth of SIU’s Federally Qualified Health Center network, now one of the largest university-affiliated systems in the country.

Finishing strong: 2020-25 Strategic Plan Progress Report
A new progress report has been published to outline the accomplishments that reflect the resilience, innovation and unwavering commitment of our entire SIU Medicine community.

SIU PAs win Illinois Challenge Bowl
The SIU Physician Assistant Program’s Challenge Bowl team has won the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants 2025 State Medical Challenge Bowl--their sixth in a row.