Senator Durbin, SIU Medicine leaders express concerns about federal budget cuts
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.
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.
Blue bin locations on SIU Medicine campus
Please use this guide to locate drop-off spots for seasonal item drives.
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.
Ebru Demir, MSc, PhD: Exploring the brain’s blueprint for connection
SIU research scientist Ebru Demir studies how the brain forms, values and remembers human relationships — and what happens when that process breaks down.
Class of 2028 honors mentors
Each year, SIU medical students nominate exemplary care providers who give them professional assistance during the first year of study in Carbondale. The Class of 2028 recently selected a pair of
SIU Medicine specialist shapes new sinus surgery standards
SIU physician Dana Crosby, MD, MPH , has helped to craft new clinical guidelines for treating patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, a condition affecting an estimated 1 in 10 Americans. Crosby was a
Medical school celebrates 50th anniversary of inaugural class
SIU School of Medicine celebrated a historic milestone honoring the Class of 1975—its first graduating class—at their 50-year reunion on June 21. They were inducted into the new Legion of Legacies.