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Why SIU

International acclaim

SIU School of Medicine sets the standard in medical education. Our award-winning curricular design, combined with hands-on teaching, small class sizes and attentive faculty, provides the foundation for a rewarding, fulfilling career in medicine or research.

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2023 Commencement
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5,800+

graduates of our GME programs

22

residency programs and 12 fellowships

1 of 2

medical schools in the world to earn 5 Aspire awards

1970

SIU School of Medicine was founded

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Latest news

Kruse + Bartke

Bartke honored as Donor of the Year

The Harbinger Society saluted professor Andrzej Bartke, PhD, for his record of 'longevity,' giving back to the school of medicine for 37 years.
Mentor of the Year 2024 Dr. Ripperda

Dr. Jeff Ripperda named 2024 Mentor of the Year

Medical students in the Class of 2027 have selected Dr. Jeff Ripperda as the 2024 Mentor of the Year. Ripperda is a family practitioner at Shawnee Health in Murphysboro.
John Morgan, IT

Morgan recognized for IT community engagement efforts

SIU IT Associate Director John Morgan has been honored with the AAMC Group on Information Resources Excellence Award for 2024.
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