Medical Education Year 3

Welcome

Third-year medical students are immersed in an individualized learner-centered experience of the foundational practices of medicine.  

The curriculum integrates the fundamentals of basic science and the foundations of scholarly medicine into the skills of clinical practice and professional development.

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Our faculty

The faculty at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is focused on educating the region's top physicians, researching new models of care, and providing expert clinical services that address the health care needs of central and southern Illinois.

Medical Education Year 3 Units

Learn more about our teams and all the ways that we are organized to optimize patient care and educational experiences.
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Latest articles

Suh+Klamen TL Symposium

2024 Teaching & Learning Symposium shares 'what's next'

Learn more about the Academy for Scholarship in Education’s 2024 conference held on the Springfield campus April 11.
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New emphasis on student and resident mental health and wellness

No one ever said medical school was easy. The prevalence of mental health struggles in medical school is well-known, and studies show that medical students experience disproportionately higher rates
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