
Family Medicine executive receives primary health care achievement award
Iris Wesley honored for a career of dedication & leadership

Kenniebrew, McNeese awards celebrate champions of equity, inclusion
During the 2024 Alonzo Kenniebrew Lecture on February 8, Dr. Wendi El-Amin presented awards to honor individuals and a group who continue the challenging work Dr. Kenniebrew modeled, promoting inclusive excellence and equitable practices.

Brenham named Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Dr. Careyana Brenham has been selected as the new associate dean for graduate medical education (GME) at SIU School of Medicine.

Medical Students Working with Local Physicians
Family physicians in six Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine August 6–31. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine

SIU physician prepared for an Olympic task
David Jeong, MD, has achieved an impressive goal this month: He’s made it to the Olympics. The director of sports medicine and geriatric musculoskeletal medicine at SIU Center for Family and Community