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Advances in medical simulation technology have become a vital and exciting facet of the evolving way that EM residents undergo training. Simulation can provide training in a risk-free, supportive environment where the complex nuances of best-practice patient care can be identified, recreated, practiced and tested among different learners to ensure the highest levels of competency. At SIU, we strive to create common as well as unique crisis scenarios. Chaos can be created on demand and scenarios can mimic physiologic changes just as they would occur in real patients. We have a focus on

Harness the power of music. Music is a powerful tool, especially for those with dementia. Songs that were a part of someone's formative years, even for those who are typically non-verbal, can often be a way to connect and communicate. That's the power Sing by Heart taps into. A supportive and joyful musical experience for persons with dementia and their caregivers, the program promotes social connection, creative expression and improved quality of life. Thanks to the partnership with the Springfield Choral Society , Sing by Heart combines the professional musical talents with a program

Carlinville Area Hospital 20733 N Broad St. Carlinville, IL 62626 (217) 854-3141 Ext: 250 or 251 Carrolton- Boyd Hospital 800 School St. Carrollton, IL 62016 (217)942-3600 Carthage- Memorial Hospital 1454 N Co Rd 2050 Carthage, IL 62321 (217)357-2173 Carthage Area Health - La Harpe 501 E. Main St. LaHarpe, IL 61450 (217)357-2173 Carthage Area Health - Bowen 209 E. 5th St. Bowen, IL 62316 (217) 357-8500 Decatur Memorial Hospital (DMH) 2300 N. Edward St. Decatur, IL 62526 (217)876-8121 DMH 5100 Surgery 2300 N. Edward St. Decatur, IL 62526 (217) 876-8121 DMH 4100 Medical 2300 N. Edward St

The Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) will launch a longitudinal executive leadership program for mid to late-career (10 years or more of practice in your area and/or at the associate or full professor level) women faculty at SIU School of Medicine in April 2022. Briefly, the program will consist of monthly virtual sessions on topics such as negotiation, power, management challenges in academic medicine, and strategic career planning. Participants will be divided into small groups in between sessions to take a deeper dive into each topic and use knowledge gained to build

The SIU Alton Family Medicine Program now has an Instagram and will be posting lots of photos and information as we move along. Head over to www.instagram.com/siualtonfamilymedicine to follow us and watch our journey! Look for our Instagram logo:

Social media, here we come! SIU Alton Family Medicine Medicine Residency has a Facebook presence now too. Follow us for all the exciting details as we build our program! The SIU Family Medicine Residency Program in Alton's profile: https://www.facebook.com/siualtonfamilymedicine/

In light of our recent accreditation, we put together a short newsletter. Click here for a PDF version of the text below. After months of planning, and much hard work on the part of many people, we applied for and have received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). We were notified of our official approval on May 4, 2020. The program will now begin recruiting resident physicians who spend the next three years as part of the Alton Family Medicine Residency and the Alton community. Applications will be accepted through the Electronic Res-idency

On October 28, SIU School of Medicine is hosting a 5K run/walk to honor Junaia Carter, MD, a 2010 alumnus who passed away from Stage 4 breast cancer shortly after graduation. The event in Springfield's Washington Park raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

A Springfield emergency medicine physician shared stories about an out-of-this-world endurance test: Dr. Nate Jones spent a year in a habitat that simulated what life would be like for a space crew on Mars.

SIU Carbondale was just named one of the 10-best “Hidden Gems” in college education by the College Gazette. The article notes SIU’s innovations in education and research, and progressive attitude towards students with a variety of learning backgrounds. MEDPREP is part of SIU’s tradition of educational excellence: a small student to faculty ratio, holistic advising and a family atmosphere. If you are looking for a comprehensive post-baccalaureate or master’s program experience to prepare for medical or dental school, consider MEDPREP at SIU Carbondale. Is MEDPREP right for you? Learn about