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Welcome to SIU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This site is devoted to the educational and research aspects of our department. It provides information intended for students, residents, and physicians. Patient related information is available here as well, but should you require additional assistance, please visit the SIU Medicine website. Our department is committed to the health and well being of the women of central and southern Illinois. We are proud that many of our residents have remained in this region after completing our program and that they are now providing an essential

Thank you for visiting the Department of Pediatrics at SIU Medicine where we are committed to improving the health and lives of children. The pediatric clinics provide our patients access to primary care services and numerous pediatric subspecialists. Many of our providers are recognized nationally and internationally for their clinical expertise and research endeavors. We are also committed to education. Our department participates in the training of medical students and pediatric residents. Medical students rotate through our department to gain experience in pediatric medicine. The residency

The Department of Psychiatry at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine offers a wide array of exceptional educational and research programs aimed at teaching future generations of psychiatrists and psychologists; and improving the diagnosis and treatment of patients with psychiatric disorders. The department's educational programs include courses and clinical rotations in undergraduate medical education, a residency program in adult psychiatry and a clinical fellowship in Child. Our Department of Psychiatry has received a four-year reaccrediation from the Council on Accreditation. The

Welcome to Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's Department of Surgery. We provide exceptional surgical care for adult and pediatric patients, conduct innovative research from bench to bed and beyond, and train the next generation of surgeons. We also lend our expertise throughout the region, by participating at health fairs and community health forums, by advising on health related legislation and beyond Illinois, participating in developing countries with mission trips and setting up surgical skills labs. Our department consists of seven specialized divisions offering complex and

The general surgery program at SIU comprises the most expertly trained and diverse group of general surgery providers in our region. All members of the division are fellowship trained in at least one advanced surgical discipline, including trauma and critical care, surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and advanced surgical endoscopy. The division provides the sole physician support for a number of key patient care programs in our region, including kidney and pancreas transplantation, advanced surgical oncologic care such as hyperthermic

The Mission of SIU Orthopedics is to be a leader in high quality education, cutting edge research, and comprehensive and compassionate patient care. SIU Orthopedics participates in the overall educational mission of the SIU School of Medicine by contributing orthopedic and rehabilitation medicine expertise to undergraduate, graduate and medical students, as well as offering continuing medical education programs. We inspire and train the experts of tomorrow, through a residency program which draws the highest quality medical students. We provide opportunities and encouragement for faculty

SIU Vascular Surgery is known nationally and internationally for its cutting-edge treatment of diseases of the arteries and veins throughout the body to prevent stroke, death, limb loss, and disability. The members of the Division of Vascular Surgery are SIU’s only surgeons who are Board-Certified to treat vascular disease and the only SIU surgeons treating vascular disease who can offer both traditional surgical repair and minimally-invasive treatment of aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, and dialysis access. This distinction allows us to

Trauma centers treat the most serious and complex combinations of injuries, those from which a person may be at risk of loss of life or limb. The SITC follows international guidelines for a Level I trauma center as established by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. Thus, the SITC provides resources for all areas of trauma care, from prevention, through emergency department and hospital treatment, and into rehabilitation. After providing initial emergency evaluation, the SITC trauma team continues its direct involvement, providing advanced critical care, specialized medical

Resident Wellness Curriculum: A cultural shift in medicine has occurred, in which mental health and overall wellness have become more valued and integral components of resident success. At SIU School of Medicine, we pride ourselves on incorporating wellness into our curriculum year-round. While we love to participate in the occasional yoga classes, we recognize that true resident wellness spans past a vinyasa and face mask. We make every effort to ensure a supportive and collegial environment that naturally facilitates a positive learning environment. Here are a few things that make our

About With a mission and vision of personal and professional potential realized for all, wellness is foundational for the work of the Center for Human and Organizational Potential. The wellness pillar is led by two co-directors, Dr. Jody Lack and Ms. Tracie Johnson. Since joining cHOP in July of 2023, Jody and Tracie have worked to increase awareness of the importance of wellness at SIU School of Medicine through the creation of a Wellness Advisory Board. The Board, consisting of individuals from various backgrounds, works to build community and a sense of belonging, as well as design and