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Fifty years of medical education and innovation are contained between the covers of the new SIU School of Medicine 50th anniversary photobook 'Forever Forward.' It offers a rich tapestry of images, taking the reader on a trip across the decades as the medical school's campuses and clinics evolve and grow. The sleek volume provides an overview of our institution and its mission to train new physicians and advance health care for downstate Illinois. Copies of 'Forever Forward' are available for a suggested $15 donation from the Office of Marketing and Communications. All proceeds are used for

Alumna Rebecca L. Johnson, MD, ’78, has made remarkable strides in the field of pathology and medical leadership.

A number of physicians with connections to SIU School of Medicine were elected to leadership positions in the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) during its 2024 annual meeting.

SIU School of Medicine’s 2025 Commencement begins at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 17, at the UIS Center for the Performing Arts. It is the school’s 51st annual convocation.

Join us for #SIUSOM Day of Giving 2025—a day dedicated to making a difference! Together, we can support the students, programs, and community initiatives that make SIU Medicine an integral part of improving health and transforming lives. With your help, we will continue to provide innovative research, compassionate patient care, and top-tier education. Every gift matters and helps fuel the mission of SIU Medicine. How to Participate Visit our giving page on forwardfunder.siumed.edu. Choose the cause or fund that means the most to you. Share your support on social media using #SIUSOM Day of

A new report highlights SIU School of Medicine's fiscal impact as one of the top employers in central and southern Illinois.

Two new board members have been named to the Alumni Society Board of Governors at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. The new board members are Stephen Raben, MD, a family physician and a member of the Class of 1990; and Mark Schmelzel, MD, a retired vascular and general surgeon and a member of the Class of 1979. Their three-year terms began in May. Raben is board certified in family medicine, geriatrics, hospice and palliative medicine and is medical director of Family Hospice in Belleville. He is president of Rural Family Medicine Associates and practices in Mascoutah and

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine honored 61 of its employees for their years of service at campus facilities in Springfield, Carbondale, Decatur and Quincy. 45 Years: Sidney Smith, MD, Family and Community Medicine-Carbondale Physician Assistant Program. 30 Years: Lisa Adams, Human Resources; Timothy Carroll, Call Center; Joseph Henkle, MD, Internal Medicine; Robert Meech, Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology, K. Suzanne Tin, Development. 25 Years: Sherry Cline and Andrew Varney, MD, both of Internal Medicine; Erik Constance, MD, Student Affairs; Laura Katterhenry

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine honored 56 of its employees for their years of service at campus facilities in Springfield, Decatur and Quincy. The following employees included: 45 Years : Carl Faingold, Ph.D. (Pharmacology) 40 Years : Allen DevlescHoward, M.D. (Neurology Clinic) 30 Years : Mary Aiello (Education and Curriculum) Kim Hodgson, M.D. (Surgery) Risa Kirkpatrick (Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology) Anita Weinhoeft (Surgery) 25 Years : Kelli Beard (Surgery Clinic) Teresa Benshoof (Pediatrics Clinic) Amy Hoffman (Surgery Clinic) Stacy Miller (Internal

Each February SIU hosts a series of events to honor Dr. Alonzo Kenniebrew, the first Black physician in the United States to build and operate a private surgical hospital. The 2023 Kenniebrew Lecture and Forum has expanded to include an all-day medical conference on Friday, February 17.