
Medical Students Working with Local Physicians
Family physicians in nine Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine July 7 – 29. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine

Clearer Views for Better Hearing
DoD Grant Funds New Microscope to Aid Hearing Research Auditory researchers at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine have acquired a new microscope to enhance work in laboratories studying

Robinson-McNeese Named Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Wesley Robinson-McNeese, MD, has been named Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. McNeese previously was executive assistant to

Dr. Jerry Kruse Honored By National Family Medicine Organization
Jerry Kruse, MD, MSPH, dean and provost of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and CEO of SIU HealthCare, has received the Advocate Award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

SIU Medical-Legal Partnership Aims to Help Families in Need
A low-income family living in rental property discovers peeling lead paint. They could have health problems as a result. But many families don’t know how to get help for either their medical problems

Neuroscience Institute to Launch
Coordination to improve quality, lower costs Patients with complex brain and spine disorders may benefit from a new, multispecialty clinic at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in

SIU Physician Assistant Program Graduates 34
New students receive white coats; awards given The Physician Assistant Program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine graduated 34 physician assistants during a ceremony on August 1, 2015

Dr. Dorsey to Step Down as Dean
Dr. Kevin Dorsey steps down as SIU School of Medicine dean and provost after 14 years of service.

SIU Med School Is Exclusive Site for Bladder Cancer Clinical Trial
Combined Drug Therapies May Prevent Need for Surgery A new clinical trial for bladder cancer has opened exclusively at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. The trial will