Discovery research and clinical trials at the Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU provides the novel findings in cancer biology which will translate to better detection, treatment, and prevention options in the future. Research efforts are revealing fresh aspects in cellular and molecular mechanisms promoting tumor growth and metastases, new biomarkers for earlier detection and monitoring of therapeutic interventions, innovative agents and approaches for the treatment and prevention of cancer growth and proliferation. Simmons Cancer Institute research members performing these discovery-based

Completed Plan of Action (200 points) • Draft of plan submitted to the Director of the Academy. • Finalized plan with reflective statement submitted upon completion of Succeed. Classroom Opportunities (100 points for each) • Developing an individualized professional action plan. (October) • Problem-based learning strategies. (November) • Coaching: Approaches, techniques, and tools. (December) • Assessing learners and providing constructive, targeted feedback. (January) • Incorporating new technologies for teaching and learning. (February) • Succeeding at promotion and tenure. (March) •

Allen Ghareeb is a third year medical student from Peoria, IL. He graduated from Bradley University (2010) with a B.A. in Religious Studies and a B.S. in Biochemistry. Through his work with the MedED IG, Allen has developed a passion for medical education, and curriculum design. He sits on the Year 2 Curriculum Committee, Community Health Policy Committee, and Springfield Collaborative for Active Child Health. He is the volunteer coordinator for the class of 2018, a founding member of the Global Health Interest Group, and the Editor-in-Chief for SCOPE, SIU SOM's literary magazine. He currently

2015 Outstanding Student Medical Educator As a fourth year medical student, Bryan Kidd, MD, was recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Medical Student Educator of the Year. Kidd graduated in May 2015 and is pursuing an anesthesiology residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals following a transitional year at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Kidd was recognized for his leadership role in Medical Education including his work as a Tutor in the Year Two curriculum, as an academic peer tutor, as a co-founder of the Medical Education Interest Group, and for his

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU (SCI) practices “the team approach” to cancer treatment. Our team – the surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, genetic counselors, therapists, nurses and medical staff – meet together to decide the best treatment plan when you or your family member receives a cancer diagnosis. When the patient leaves SCI after receiving a cancer diagnosis, it’s not with a list of appointments for other opinions about treatment. It’s with a treatment plan and the knowledge that their cancer care team is working for the best possible outcome. Collectively, our researchers have

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 Academy for Scholarship in Education (ASE) seeks to recognize medical students for their commitment to teaching and learning. We do this through naming an Outstanding Student Medical Educator as well as recognizing students through the Commitment to Teaching Honoree distinction. Outstanding Student Medical Educator. This award is given to a third or fourth year medical student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in and commitment to the areas of teaching, community health education, and educational scholarship . To earn this honor, the medical student demonstrates active engagement

Community Support Network The mission of the Community Support Network (CSN) is to meet the mental health needs of individuals with chronic and severe mental illness residing in Springfield. CSN utilizes the service delivery model of Community Support Team. This model combines clinical and case management services, working to help clients manage their physical and mental health with the ultimate goal of recovery. Population Served CSN serves clients who are age 18 and over, reside in Springfield, have a diagnosis of a severe and persistent mental illness, have difficulty functioning