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Longitudinal Performance Assessment The Longitudinal Performance Assessment Examination is computerized multiple choice format examination given to medical students at the beginning of each of their four years of medical school training. The purpose of the examination is to measure students' clinical reasoning skills and the growth of same across the medical school curriculum. This examination has been in use since 2005, and has been adopted by five other medical schools for use in their curricula as well. Evaluation and Remediation of Failing Students Dr. Klamen and Dr. Williams published a

Applications for the 2020 summer lab internships at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine are being accepted through March 9. Four positions will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualified undergraduate college students who plan a career in medicine or research with a focus on cancer. Established in 2009, the paid internship program provides hands-on experience for college undergraduates. It is funded through Denim & Diamonds, the cancer institute’s annual gala to benefit cancer research, patient programs and needs of SCI’s patient

The Department of Population Science and Policy is collaborating with education faculty and staff to provide students with up-close, experiential learning activities. In addition to offering resource sessions centered on our three divisions, the education team is also able to introduce students to a vast number of projects in which they can assist. Research topics include children’s health and development, cancer disparities with an emphasis on rural areas, sexually transmitted infections, health systems policy, and other projects of interest. For more details on opportunities, contact Carol

Our vision is to develop an internationally renowned unit of excellence for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases that will improve the quality of life for the patients we treat at SIU. We have integrated clinical services, education, and research related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of bone and joint related diseases to shape the face of musculoskeletal health care delivery. The conduct of research is critically important to the mission of SIU School of Medicine and SIU Orthopedic Surgery. Research activities within the Division support the delivery

On the forefront of innovation The SIU Division of Urology has the capability, experience, and dedication to research new techniques and technology to aid in the advancement of patient diagnosis, management, and education across many pathologies in Urology. Our goal is to become a well-rounded department involved in the full spectrum of research. We have the ability to participate in the latest industry-sponsored clinical drug and device trials for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and BPH to name a few. All faculty physicians have initiated their own projects with successful funding from

The primary function of the Research Policy Committee (RPC) is to formulate and execute policies related to research at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. The RPC also advises the administration on faculty issues pertaining to research. In this capacity, the committee initiates policy changes designed to enhance the research environment at the School. To assist in the accomplishment of these objectives, the RPC actively solicits input from the faculty, administrators, and staff. If you wish to place a research-related issue on the RPC agenda, please contact Brandon Cox, Ph.D

Christofer Rodriguez, MPH, CHES ® Research Project Coordinator Department of Population Science and Policy Contact 217-545-7574 crodriguez38@siumed.edu Primary Responsibilities Provide general support to the Department of Population Science and Policy research staff, coordinators, and/or investigators; gather pertinent research documentation, and assists research coordinators and investigators to maintaining research data bases, research source documents and case report forms. About After serving in the Navy as a pharmacy technician for nine years, I separated from the service to complete both