To advance SIU to the forefront of the nation in medical education innovation & research To foster the collaboration of faculty from all disciplines to the benefit of the organization, as well as provide a support network for people who choose to work in medical education To provide evidence-based information that will inform and improve SIU’s medical school curriculum To recognize and reward excellence in teaching and evaluation, educational research, educational leadership, and the development of enduring educational materials.
Mel Kuntemeier is a caregiver and current volunteer at the Smith Alzheimer’s Center’s Beyond the Medical Center programs. If you would like to submit a question for the next column, please email care@siumed.edu.
