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Elective Type: Traditional (NOT Intensive Clinical or Basic Science)

A Basic Science Elective course is one in which the focus is on learning and applying advanced basic science principles and concepts. It can be presented in the laboratory or clinical environment and can extend beyond the “classic eight” (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, behavioral Sciences, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology) to include Ethics, Humanities, Epidemiology, Nutrition, and Biostatistics. Whenever possible the basic sciences should be learned and evaluated in the context of solving patient problems. To that end, it is anticipated that clinical faculty will

Elective Type: Intensive Clinical (ICE) (e.g., Subinternship) An Intensive Clinical Elective course is one in which the focus is on an indepth clinical experience with patients with undifferentiated problems and includes an expectation that students will function with increased responsibility for patient care. It is also expected that the SIU faculty member will remain the same during the entire 4-week experience. The following criteria have been identified for Intensive Clinical Electives: Decision Making : Students must function in a clinical setting where they engage in decisions regarding

ALL SIU School of Medicine Faculty are invited to submit applications for new Elective courses for inclusion in the Elective Program Catalog. Pathways for medical specialties have been developed by many departments to assist students and their advisors in designing appropriate schedules to prepare them for entry into a residency program in their chosen field. In addition to the Pathways model, the EPC and the Year Four Curriculum Committee approved the requirement for students to take at least 4 weeks of basic science coursework. Therefore, additional Basic Science Electives (BSE) are sought

No one ever said medical school was easy. The prevalence of mental health struggles in medical school is well-known, and studies show that medical students experience disproportionately higher rates of depression and burnout. Stress can accumulate and undermine confidence in abilities and, if left unchecked, grow into something detrimental. Results from an Elsevier Health survey released in November 2023 showed a quarter of medical students considered quitting school, and 60 percent were worried about their mental health. Students face growing challenges each year as they advance through the

We are delighted you have chosen to pursue a career at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine. This site is designed to give you more information regarding the onboarding process at SIU School of Medicine. The first days, weeks, and months at SIU School of Medicine will connect new employees with SIU School of Medicine's mission and culture. As a member of the SIU Medicine team, you have a unique and important role in fulfilling our mission. We recognize and acknowledge that each employee brings a special talent and personality to his or her role and are confident they will not

Abdul Swied, MD , an advanced endoscopist in SIU’s Division of Gastroenterology, has begun using the world’s first single-use duodenoscope approved by the FDA. The Boston Scientific EXALT Model D is a disposable ErCp scope used to examine the pancreatic and bile ducts and treat severe, often life-threatening conditions. Dr. Swied is the first physician in Illinois and Missouri to use the revolutionary scope. Its single-use design eliminates the need for reprocessing and repairs, and minimizes infection risk to patients. “We have come to another technological crossroad in health care that will

Nathalie Foray, DO is a pulmonologist in SIU’s Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. She completed her residency and pulmonary medicine fellowship at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, IL and completed further subspeciality training in Critical Care Medicine at The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis, TN. Upon graduating, she joined on as faculty at SIU. In addition to providing care in the intensive care setting, Dr. Foray also sees pulmonary patients in the outpatient setting. She treats a myriad of patients in pulmonary medicine, including but not

The family of the late John (Jack) Navins, MD, bestowed a pair of $100,000 gifts to Southern Illinois University School of Medicine on March 1.