Honoring Dr. Rabinovich
Dr. Rabinovich, a native of Lima, Peru, joined SIU in 1973, shortly after the school was created. He became chairman and residency director of the Department of Medicine in 1974. Dr. Rabinovich retired in 1996, but he contributed to the school through various committees and consulting activities in addition to his generous financial contributions. During his career, Dr. Rabinovich was active in more than ten professional associations and published dozens of articles and abstracts. With his wife, Nelly, he raised four children, who all have entered health care-related fields. Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Rabinovich reached out to residents, even inviting them over to share Thanksgiving dinner with his family.
The Sergio Rabinovich, MD, Endowment in the Department of Internal Medicine was established to honor Dr. Rabinovich's passion for teaching by promoting excellence in resident education. Planned uses of the endowment include:
- hosting a nationally recognized visiting professor
- providing funds for residents to travel to professional conferences
- bestowing an award for the best clinical presentation at the department's Grand Rounds
- honoring an outstanding senior resident.
Making your gift
To honor Dr. Rabinovich, donations can be made to the SIU Foundation at the School of Medicine. Options include online giving, cash gifts, multi-year pledges and securities. If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Foundation office at foundation@siumed.edu or 217.545.2955.
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