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The Physician Assistant Program Class of 2017 at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Carbondale has selected eight central and southern Illinois physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to receive the “Preceptor of the Year” award. “Preceptors are the heart of a medical education program,” said Rhonda Pulver, assistant professor and coordinator of the Physician Assistant Program at the School of Medicine. “They’re not paid; they volunteer their time to be a mentor. We rely on each preceptor to educate the students in the journey to becoming an efficient health

New students receive white coats; awards given The Physician Assistant Program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine graduated 34 physician assistants during a ceremony on August 1, 2015, at SIU Carbondale. The class earned a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA). At the ceremony, the graduating class received their long white coats and certificates signifying completion of the 26-month program. The new physician assistants then gave short white coats to the 36 new physician assistant students. A total of 106 students are currently enrolled in the 26-month

Program also welcomes new students with white coats The Physician Assistant Program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine graduated 35 physician assistants during a ceremony on August 6, 2016, at SIU Carbondale. The class earned a Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA). At the ceremony, the graduating class received their long white coats and certificates signifying completion of the 26-month program. The new physician assistants then gave short white coats to the 40 new physician assistant students. The new physician assistants of the Class of 2016 and their

Program’s upcoming ceremony honors students The Physician Assistant Program Class of 2016 at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Carbondale has selected nine central and southern Illinois physicians and Physician Assistants to receive the “Preceptor of the Year” award. “Preceptors are the heart of a medical education program,” said Rhonda Pulver, clinical assistant professor and clinical coordinator of the Physician Assistant Program at the School of Medicine. “They’re not paid; they volunteer their time to be a mentor. We rely on each preceptor to educate the students in the

SIU School of Medicine’s Physician Assistant Program will be launching a new Doctor of Medical Science degree program in summer semester 2021, one of only a handful of U.S. medical schools offering the doctorate training. The Doctor of Medical Science program will have a clinical track for physician assistants practicing clinically and an educational track for those working in PA education. The Doctor of Medical Science program is designed to advance physician assistant clinical and educational skills, preparing PAs for more prominent roles in leadership, management and service to their

The School of Medicine will be honoring 40 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 40 new students who are entering the program (Class of 2026), with their families in attendance.

A White Coat ceremony on July 30 marked the 25th anniversary of the Physician Assistant Program at SIU School of Medicine. The event honored 38 new clinicians who had completed physician assistant training.

David Jeong, MD, has achieved an impressive goal this month: He’s made it to the Olympics. The director of sports medicine and geriatric musculoskeletal medicine at SIU Center for Family and Community Medicine in Springfield is directing medical teams at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. His staff will provide care and treatment for the world-class athletes at the Sliding Center, home to the luge, skeleton and bobsled competitions. The Olympic Games will be held February 9 - 25. Dr. Jeong completed his residency in family medicine at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s Department of Population Science and Policy (PSP) received the American Public Health Association 2019 Health Equity Award at the APHA’s annual meeting in San Diego this month. The award honors an individual or organization that has worked to eliminate health disparities and improve health equity through advances in health education or communication. Department Chair Dr. Sameer Vohra and Administrative Director Heather Whetsell accepted the award on behalf of the PSP staff. “Health equity refers to the ability for all people to reach their full

Residents of Morgan County and the surrounding communities who are living with asthma, lung disease, obstructive sleep apnea or other lung conditions have a new option for care closer to home. Pulmonologists from Southern Illinois University Medicine have partnered with Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. Patients may make an appointment with Rajagopal Sreedhar, MD; Tareq Zaza, MD; or M. Haitham Bakir, MD, FCCP. The doctors who specialize in treating the airway, lungs and respiratory muscles will see patients on the first and third Mondays of each month. To make an appointment with a