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In May, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine held a historic commencement recognition for the medical student graduates of the Class of 2020. The ceremony was full of milestones. It was the school’s first virtual graduation due to COVID-19 safety protocols, coming in the school’s 50 th anniversary year, in which SIU bestowed its 3,000th medical degree upon a new physician. The global pandemic reminds us of the essential need for knowledgeable, well-trained physicians, who learn for a lifetime and readily adapt to change. A glimpse at our history shows how our graduates have

Celebrating 50 Years of SIU School of Medicine Showcasing Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Alumni in 2020 Nomination Form 2020 marks Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's 50th anniversary! SIU SOM is very proud of its accomplishments and graduates. We would like to showcase SIU SOM alumni who demonstrate a commitment to service in any area of health care: education, patient care, research, and service to the community. We are inviting you to nominate our SIU SOM alumni. A representative sample of alumni will be highlighted in SIU SOM's ASPECTS magazine and the 50th

Dr. Kelly Higgins was named Mentor of the Year by SIU School of Medicine's Class of 2021.

infographic by Lauren Murphy - Jan. 3, 2017 A good night’s sleep—every night—can be the key to better health. We talked to Dr. Mayank Sharma to find out how to get the best out of a good night's rest.

Heat stroke is one of the leading causes of death among children. “People must remember that temperatures of cars are very deceiving,” explains Dr. Wendi El-Amin, a family medicine physician at SIU Center for Family Medicine. “One of the greatest tragedies reported in the media each year involve children who are left in cars and die. Approximately 37 children pass away every year from this preventable tragedy.” Children are especially at risk because their bodies overheat approximately five times faster than an adult body. Even with the windows cracked, a vehicle can reach 125° F in minutes

A letter from Associate Dean Susan Hingle, MACP, FRCP, FAMWA cHOP celebrates its second anniversary in January 2021. We have had the opportunity to reflect on the past two years and are pleased to report that we have been successful in creating inclusive partnerships and programs that have helped to advance organizational and individual well-being as well as personal and professional development. We believe that we are helping to make SIU Medicine an organization whose employees thrive, thus making us better able to meet our mission of assisting the people of central Illinois in meeting their

The Prairie State welcomed a fresh crop of new physicians on May 17, as SIU School of Medicine awarded degrees to the Class of 2025.

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Join the SIU School of Medicine Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) and the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion for the 7th Annual Women in Medicine and Science Professional Development Conference where we are learning, growing, and connecting! We Are Better Together!

Join the SIU School of Medicine Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) and the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion for a transformative day of professional development, networking, and advocacy. This year’s theme, "Advocacy and You: Finding Your Why and Your Voice to Enact Change," will empower attendees to become strong advocates in their fields and communities. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Keynote Speaker: Dr. Eliza Chin, Executive Director, American Medical Women’s Association Panel Discussion: Experts will explore the power of advocacy in medicine and science Interactive Sessions: •