Internationally renowned hypertension expert John M. Flack, MD, MPH, was named the inaugural holder of the Sergio Rabinovich, MD, Endowed Chair of Internal Medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in an investiture ceremony on Monday, June 3. An endowed chair represents one of the highest achievements in academic medicine, both for the person for whom the chair is named and also for the person who holds the chair. Flack, who joined SIU Medicine in 2015, is an internist who specializes in treating resistant hypertension in minority populations. He is an American Society of

Internationally renowned hypertension expert John M. Flack, MD, MPH, was named the inaugural holder of the Sergio Rabinovich, MD, Endowed Chair of Internal Medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in an investiture ceremony on Monday, June 3. An endowed chair represents one of the highest achievements in academic medicine, both for the person for whom the chair is named and also for the person who holds the chair. Flack, who joined SIU Medicine in 2015, is an internist who specializes in treating resistant hypertension in minority populations. He is an American Society of

The Royal College of Physicians of London, a 500-year-old professional association of medical specialists from around the world, has invited Susan Hingle, MD, FRCP, MACP, associate dean for SIU Medicine's Center for Human and Organizational Potential and professor of internal medicine, to join its its elite fellowship. The invitation comes after a review by the Royal College of Physicians council and endorsements from Hingles's local and national colleagues. As a fellow, she will join in the Royal College of Physicians' goal of developing and coordinating globally-recognized assessments for

The Royal College of Physicians of London, a 500-year-old professional association of medical specialists from around the world, has invited Susan Hingle, MD, FRCP, MACP, associate dean for SIU Medicine's Center for Human and Organizational Potential and professor of internal medicine, to join its its elite fellowship. The invitation comes after a review by the Royal College of Physicians council and endorsements from Hingles's local and national colleagues. As a fellow, she will join in the Royal College of Physicians' goal of developing and coordinating globally-recognized assessments for

The Royal College of Physicians of London, a 500-year-old professional association of medical specialists from around the world, has invited Susan Hingle, MD, FRCP, MACP, associate dean for SIU Medicine's Center for Human and Organizational Potential and professor of internal medicine, to join its its elite fellowship. The invitation comes after a review by the Royal College of Physicians council and endorsements from Hingles's local and national colleagues. As a fellow, she will join in the Royal College of Physicians' goal of developing and coordinating globally-recognized assessments for

The Center for Human and Organizational Potential invites team members to join its new book club. "One of our strategies for developing a mindset around leadership and excellence across the organization is to begin a movement of book clubs across SIU School of Medicine," said John Mellinger, MD, leader of the cHOP's leadership and excellence initiatives. "The clubs will involve small group meetings with colleagues for an hour, once a month, over the course of a year." Books will be provided, and each month approximately one chapter will be discussed. The book club will kick off with "The Truth

5.15.19. Healio . Dr. Stephen Hazelrigg , Surgery. Lung volume reduction surgery improves outcomes in advanced emphysema. 5.15.19. WAND . SIU, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital open renovated behavioral health facility. 5.15.19. WTAX . Dr. Tracy Aldridge , Center for Family Medicine-Springfield. SIU Medicine on National Prevention Week. 5.16.19. The Telegraph . SIU School of Medicine, area groups partner for well attended trauma care conference. 5.17.19. WSIU . SIU School of Medicine holds commencement. 5.18.19. State Journal-Register . Dr. Christopher McDowell , Surgery. McDowell named first recipient

The May 2019 Employee of the Month is Michelle Laconte-Poeschel , medical assistant (credentialed/certified) in the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology. Her nominator said: “Each and every day, Michelle gives 110%. She is dependable and respectful of others. She is always the first person to jump in and help a fellow employee. She takes time with our patients to help educate them on the many different procedures, labs, tests, etc. She also takes time and patience to help educate and teach new and incoming staff. Michelle is a vital part of the team and we are blessed to have her as a

Sixty-five physicians and three graduate students at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine received their diplomas Saturday, May 18, in the Sangamon Auditorium at University of Illinois Springfield during the school’s 45 th commencement. This year’s commencement speaker was Senait Fisseha, MD, JD, director of International Programs at the Susan T. Buffet Foundation, responsible for distributing more than $300 million in annual grants to support reproductive health around the world. Originally from Ethiopia, Fisseha earned her legal degree at SIU in 1996 and her medical degree in 1999

Sixty-five physicians and three graduate students at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine received their diplomas Saturday, May 18, in the Sangamon Auditorium at University of Illinois Springfield during the school’s 45 th commencement. This year’s commencement speaker was Senait Fisseha, MD, JD, director of International Programs at the Susan T. Buffet Foundation, responsible for distributing more than $300 million in annual grants to support reproductive health around the world. Originally from Ethiopia, Fisseha earned her legal degree at SIU in 1996 and her medical degree in 1999