Help a fourth-year student by serving as a HOST
Do you remember your residency interviews? Would you like to help out a student who will visit your area for his or her own interview?
The Helping Our Students To Succeed (HOSTS) program matches SOM alumni volunteers across the country with SIU School of Medicine fourth-year medical students who are in need of complimentary overnight accommodations while attending their residency interviews. Residency travel dates typically occur during the months September through January. The program fosters mentoring relationships between SOM students and alumni. If you are interested in participating in the HOSTS program, please choose the appropriate form below.
Alumni
If you are interested in being a HOSTS volunteer, please complete the ALUMNI PROFILE FORM. You may share unique attributes of your household in the “Comments” section.
Medical Students
If you are interested in participating in the HOSTS program, please complete the on-line STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM with the details of your residency interviews. Registration forms should be received at least two weeks prior to your travel date.
Want to learn more?
Explore the details of the program in Question / Answer format. If you have additional questions, contact Julie Robbs in the Office of Alumni Affairs at 217.545.7800.