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Why would I want to be at the SIU Alton Family Medicine Residency Program? Great question! First, we are dedicated to training well-rounded, excellently trained, full-spectrum Family Physicians who are lifelong learners and serve their patients and their communities. We are a relatively new program, and that is different than stepping into a program that has been long established. We currently have our first class of 6 resident physicians, so when you join us, you will have only second year residents as mentors and colleagues, which also means that you have more direct interaction with and

What is a standardized patient? A standardized patient is a person who has been coached to accurately and consistently portray the history, personality, physical findings, and emotional state of an actual patient at a particular point in the patient's illness. Standardized patients are interviewed and examined by medical students, just as you would by your family doctor. What does a standardized patient do? Standardized patient encounters are similar to visits with your doctor. The exception is instead of presenting your own medical condition, you are coached to present information related to

Frequently asked questions Does SIU School of Medicine accept out-of-state applicants? What are the requirements to get into the SIU School of Medicine? If I enroll at SIU School of Medicine, do I have to go into primary care? Does SIU favor downstate Illinois applicants in the application process? Where is the SIU School of Medicine located? How much does it cost to attend SIU School of Medicine? When can I expect a decision to be made on my application? When will I get a supplemental application? What does Accept When Place Available mean? When are acceptance offers made? What does Ranked

If I have previous service time with the State of Illinois, can I get credit for this? Yes, prior qualifying State of Illinois employment may be verified and would then be used to determine the level at which an employee earns or is granted vacation benefits based on appointment type. Do SIU School of Medicine employees receive the same holidays that State of Illinois employees receive? No. SIU School of Medicine employees receive thirteen paid holidays each calendar year. The university recognizes six designated holidays: Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year

Q. What degree does your program offer? We offer a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA). We also offer a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) for those wishing to continue their education after earning their MSPA and becoming NCCPA certified. Q. How long is the program? 26 months or 7 semesters Q. How many students do you accept each year? 40 Q. When do students start the program? Late May or early June each year. Q. Can I start at a later date? No. All students begin the program on the same date. Q. Does the SIU PA Program require me to take the GRE? No the GRE is not currently