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Would you like to help out a student who will visit your area for his or her residency interview by providing a place to stay? The Helping Our Students To Succeed (HOSTS) program matches SOM alumni volunteers across the country with SIU School of Medicine fourth-year medical students who are in need of complimentary overnight accommodations while attending their residency interviews. Residency travel dates typically occur during the months September through January. The program strives to foster mentoring relationships between SOM students and alumni. sign up or get more information here.

Letter from Dean and Provost, Jerry Kruse, MD, MSPH

You have been asked to complete this brief survey because you recently participated in the HOSTS (Helping Our Students To Succeed) program. Your honest opinion of the experience is very important to us and your feedback will help guide decision-making pertaining to the future of the program. If you have any concerns or feedback about the program not outlined in the survey, please connect with Kate Moore, Program Coordinator for the Office of Development & Alumni Relations, at kmoore75@siumed.edu. Note: Questions marked with a red asterisk are required to answer. You must answer all required

The HOSTS (Helping Our Students To Succeed) program matches SOM alumni volunteers across the country with SOM fourth-year medical students in need of complimentary overnight accommodations while conducting their residency interviews. Residency travel dates typically occur from September through January. The program fosters mentoring relationships between the SOM students and alumni. What to know before you go We ask the alumni host to provide complimentary overnight accommodations in their homes. While it is possible that hosts may be gracious to offer transportation to/from interviews and

The Correctional Medicine IDOC COVID-19 Help Line will be operational 24-hours a day during the pandemic The Office of Correctional Medicine, in partnership with the Department of Internal Medicine, recently established a dedicated COVID-19 hotline for the Illinois Department of Corrections to assist with managing the health and well-being of its workforce during this difficult time. SIU Medicine’s expertise and efforts will take a large burden off of IDOC management while adding consistency to COVID-19 monitoring processes throughout our communities. The Correctional Medicine IDOC COVID-19

House Staff Board of Directors Constitution and By Law

Springfield housing There is no on-campus housing for medical students in Springfield. Carbondale housing See the Housing Book in Student Affairs Office-Carbondale for additional information.

The thought of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is overwhelming for many. It’s a disease that can affect anyone, no matter your occupation, background or lifestyle. While new treatments have started to emerge in recent years, they slow the progression, rather than stopping or reversing the disease. Some risk factors — like age, genetics, and family history — are out of our control. But there are changes we can make today that can make a difference for tomorrow. By focusing on what is within our control, we can take meaningful steps to reduce our risk, preserve cognitive function and support long-term