Match Day!

SIU medical students, residency programs matches made for Class of '24

On March 15, SIU Medicine's graduating Class of 2024, along with fourth-year students at other medical schools across the U.S., received results from the National Resident Matching Program to learn their destinations for postgraduate training.
Match Day duo w/ Dr. El-Amin

Class of 2024 Residency Match Results

Here is a list of SIU medical students from the Class of 2024 with their residency destinations.
Miss Illinois

Medical student Jessica Tilton vies for Miss America crown January 14

On January 14, Jessica Tilton will represent the state of Illinois in the Miss America competition, broadcast live from Orlando.
so ill logo

New School of Medicine podcast explores impact of environment on our health

Medical students at SIU School of Medicine in collaboration with WSIU Public Broadcasting have created ‘So ILL,’ a new podcast that explores the relationship between the environment and our health.
Team Margaritaville

SIU medical students trivia night raises $10K for area children

Students at SIU School of Medicine hosted their second annual Trivia Night on October 21 at Ace Sign Company Museum in Springfield. Amid the fun and games, the group raised more than $10,000 to benefit St. John's Children's Hospital.
Trivia night

SIU medical students hosting trivia night for children's hospital

Southern Illinois University medical students are hosting a Halloween-theme trivia night at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 21, at Ace Sign Company, 2540 S 1st St, Springfield. In addition to trivia, teams
Junaia Carter 5K

SIU alumni, medical students hosting 5K for cancer research on October 28

On October 28, SIU School of Medicine is hosting a 5K run/walk to honor Junaia Carter, MD, a 2010 alumnus who passed away from Stage 4 breast cancer shortly after graduation. The event in Springfield's Washington Park raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
White Coat Ceremony 2023

New students begin medical training at Southern Illinois University

A White Coat Ceremony at SIU School of Medicine in Carbondale celebrated the new students in the Class of 2027 who have begun pursuing medical degrees to care for the people of central and southern Illinois and beyond.
Enos dad story

Medical student’s family invests time & money in Enos Park renovations

In 2005, Steve and Diane Combs moved to Springfield and bought an older home in Enos Park near the SIU School of Medicine. The Italianate structure was built in 1881, and it needed some work.