
A day in the life of an SIU Medicine resident physician
Life as a resident physician is not for the faint of heart. They must balance patient care, ongoing medical education and training requirements. Resident well-being is part of an ongoing national

Turning ripples into waves
Dr. Kari Wolf oversees state’s new behavioral health training center Kari Wolf, MD , has never been afraid of making waves. The chair of SIU Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry was born in Evanston

Growing Illinois’ behavioral health workforce
SIU leads efforts to cultivate connections, nurture opportunities for behavioral health access In 2017, Dr. Kari Wolf launched her campaign to begin growing Illinois’ behavioral health workforce. She

OGME 2024 Outstanding Coordinator Award
Each year the OGME's Outstanding Coordinator Award Committee selects an exemplary program coordinator for the Outstanding Coordinator Award.

Shaughnessy elevates advanced practice provider education
Allysen Shaughnessy, DMSc, PA-C, the newly appointed director of advanced practice provider education at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, epitomizes dedication and excellence in the medical

Simon leads efforts for better behavioral health in Boston
SIU School of Medicine alumnus Dr. Kevin Simon (’15) was named Boston's first chief behavioral health officer in June 2022. Mayor Michelle Wu appointed Simon to the newly created post and tasked him with developing and implementing a comprehensive behavioral health agenda for the city's most vulnerable.

Pharmacology students organize Brain Awareness Day
Meeting of the Minds: SIU pharmacology grad students gave Franklin middle schoolers much to think about on Brain Awareness Day 2024.

SIU Medicine hosting Relay For Life to support cancer research April 13
Central Illinois residents can help support cancer research at an event this spring. SIU School of Medicine students are organizing Relay For Life on Saturday, April 13, at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield.

MEDPREP student drive nets 13K hygiene products for women in corrections
SIU MEDPREP students delivered more than 13,000 feminine hygiene products to Springfield on March 19 for women housed in the Illinois Department of Corrections.