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Department faculty are actively engaged in laboratory and theoretical research, in the areas of cell biology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and evolutionary genetics. The department's research efforts are supported by a fully-equipped and staffed histology processing laboratory and campus image analysis center. The department provides senior students the opportunity to do an elective in advanced dissections in neuro and gross anatomy.

Welcome to the department of Continuing Professional Development at SIU Medicine. Through our comprehensive professional development programs, we offer experiences that help professionals enhance their skills, expand their knowledge base, remain up-to-date on innovations in their field, improve their quality of evidence-based care and advance their careers. We strive to help our current workforce excel and promote a future generation of leaders in research, clinical care, and education. Get in touch with us by email at ocpd@siumed.edu or give us a call at 217-545-7711 .

As a resource to other medical education institutions, we offer our Problem-Based Learning resources for purchase. This includes books as well as electronic Problem-Based Learning modules where students can use free inquiry to interview and examine patients. These electronic modules can be used as simulated patients.

This is a didactic and experiential clinical platform that focuses on Trauma-Informed Practices, building integrated Trauma-Informed Systems of Care, learning assessment measures for clients who may have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), designing evidence-based treatment plans for clients and providing those services which help to reduce behavioral health and medical suffering, therefore increasing the health, well-being, happiness and productivity of the clients we serve. The didactic training is delivered by community-based professionals working in their area of expertise

A Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) is a professional with lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges, who has been trained and certified to help others as they move forward in their own recovery. There are many pathways to recovery. As someone who has experienced their own pathway to recovery, a CRSS serves as a role model and encourages hope for others on their pathway to recovery. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development has developed an apprenticeship program to address the shortage of CRSS's

Our 4-week clerkship is a combination of inpatient, general practice and subspecialty experiences. We assign each student to a small team of physicians who assess student performance and provide feedback. Each student has an average of 30 half days of clinic experience over the course of the 4 weeks. Some schedules require students to round on their patients on weekends or nights. All schedules are set up based on physician clinical schedules.

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is a multidisciplinary department that encompasses the Division of Anatomy and Neurobiology, the Division of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the Division of Molecular and Integrative Physiology. Our mission is to enhance the understanding of the function of molecules, cells, tissues, and organisms with an emphasis on their relation to human biology and medicine, and to contribute to the training of the next generation of research scientists, physicians and educators. Our faculty support national and international efforts to increase medical and

Faculty Affairs supports and advocates all faculty member’s professional growth and career development by acting as a liaison for oversight and governing all faculty-related activities, policies, and structure. SIU SOM has been one of the best quality and innovative medical education programs nationally and internationally. Faculty at SIU SOM is the change agent to make this happen and plays a significant role in meeting the medical school’s mission .

The SIU Department of Family and Community Medicine sponsor a one-year ACGME accredited clinical fellowship in addiction medicine. This fellowship is available to physicians who have completed an ACGME-accredited residency. We provide training necessary to recognize and treat patients with addiction, including substance use disorders, co-occurring psychiatric and medical disorders, detoxification, pharmacotherapy, motivational interviewing, harm-reduction and abstinence-based recovery models. The program is tailored to develop the fellow’s interests, and includes clinical experience in the

Welcome to the Multidisciplinary Biomedical & Biological Sciences (MBBS) Graduate Program at Southern Illinois University, where your academic and research journey is designed to be as flexible and comprehensive as your ambitions. Whether you're aspiring to earn a Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, our program offers a unique opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines and tailor your education to your interests.