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The SIU Division of Orthopedic Surgery believes strongly in the importance of advancing the practice of orthopedics through clinical and basic science research. Residents are expected to complete one publishable manuscript within their 5 years of training. However, most residents complete or help contribute to several studies during their tenure. Our attending staff have trained in some of the most prestigious programs in the county (and world) and provide invaluable guidance and support when it comes to designing, implementing and modifying a research project. There is a wide variety of

Congratulations, Sowmyanarayanan Thuppal, Ph.D., MD! Dr. Thuppal was presented with the 2020 Faculty Investigator Award from the Division of Orthopedic Surgery. This inaugural award acknowledges research efforts of SIU Department of Surgery faculty and their support of the Division. It is awarded to those that display exemplary mentorship of residents/medical students in research. Dr. Thuppal is a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Surgery and is faculty at the Center for Clinical Research, SIU School of Medicine. He has 15 years of clinical research experience both in resource

The SIU Department of Family and Community medicine has residencies in Carbondale, Springfield, and Quincy, which have achieved ACGME Osteopathic Recognition status since July 2017. Although run separately these three programs collaborate to participate in a shared monthly osteopathic journal club through a video conferencing platform. Additionally they convene for annual osteopathic manipulative treatment workshops sponsored through the A.T. Still University Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institute.

The SIU Family Medicine Residency Program-Carbondale is accredited by both the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). This program has an affiliation agreement with The Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, for post-graduate medical education. This allows DO residents to receive certification by both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. DO residents are expected to utilize their osteopathic skills and knowledge to diagnose and treat patients in the clinics and hospital. The faculty of

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Submit a White Coat or Commencement Note White Coat Notes You remember what it was like as a 1st year medical student. The unknown of the next 4 years lie ahead as you walk across the stage to receive your white coat. Consider offering words of encouragement and support to new students by submitting a note below. We will place the notes in the white coats prior to them being on stage. Submit a note now! Commencement Notes If you would like to share words of wisdom with graduating 4th year medical students, please submit a note through the link below. We will distribute these notes to all