Children with specific urological conditions requiring surgery have a new option for care closer to home. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine professor Ranjiv Mathews, MD, has partnered with Effingham Urology Associates to bring specialized pediatric urological care to Effingham County. Mathews will see patients at 414 W. Virginia Ave. in Effingham. He is the only pediatric urologist in an 80-mile radius. The specialty-trained su rgeon completed a pediatric urology fellowship at the Brady Urological Institute of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and a urology residency at SUNY

The Surgery Specialties at SIU School of Medicine are dedicated to bringing the latest advanced treatments and technology to citizens of Illinois and beyond. We have dedicated researchers, faculty and staff conducting basic, clinical, educational, epidemiological, and translational research. Our dedication to providing quality care to our patients has created a culture of collaboration and teamwork throughout our areas of research. SIU is a member of the Midwest Healthcare Quality Alliance (MHQA). This partnership with Springfield Memorial Hospital is designed to develop innovative solutions

Mission Statement: Achieve excellent patient outcomes by delivering personalized care in a compassionate environment. Elevate urologic health care to a higher level by finding ways to prevent diseases and the progression of existing ones. Improve the lives and health of people residing in the portions of our state by community outreach and education. Enhance the nation's health care system by educating medical and graduate students, residents, fellows and physicians through teaching and continuing education. Expand the frontiers of science by fostering groundbreaking research and converting

Applications for the residency program will be accepted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The following documentation is required for your application to be considered complete: Three letters of recommendation Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae Dean’s Letter Medical School Transcripts USMLE Scores ECFMG Certification (if applicable) Links: NRMP – National Resident Matching Program SIU Residency Affairs ERAS – Electronic Residency Application Service APDVS - Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery View Video from Dr. Doug Hood about the Urology Residency

The urology residency training program is a 5-year training program designed to provide an educational experience in the prevention of urologic disease and diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of urologic abnormalities, along with reconstruction in neoplastic disease and correction of deformities and injuries. The clinical experience provides exposure to all genitourinary diseases and conditions encountered in urologic practice. The actual hands-on experience is supplemented by an extensive didactic program (involving weekly academic conferences that supplement clinical care, provide

The urology residency training program is a 5-year training program designed to provide an educational experience in the prevention of urologic disease and diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of urologic abnormalities, along with reconstruction in neoplastic disease and correction of deformities and injuries. The clinical experience provides exposure to all genitourinary diseases and conditions encountered in urologic practice. The actual hands-on experience is supplemented by an extensive didactic program (involving weekly academic conferences that supplement clinical care, provide

Using secondary datasets for population-level epidemiologic, outcomes and health services research can be an effective, resource-efficient way to conduct high quality research. The following tables provide the name, sources, most precise level of geographical classification, most recent date of presentation, and a brief description of data that can be used in such research. The databases and datasets range from registries to survey data to government databases that can be used to research health behaviors, health care utilization, disease incidence, and other health related issues. The data

The general surgery residency program at SIU is a comprehensive, five-year educational program that encompasses all of the major surgical disciplines. The program's goal is to prepare the graduate for the practice of general surgery, or fellowship training in one of the surgical subspecialties. The program seeks to provide a strong foundation in the clinical discipline of surgery in the setting of educational excellence and scholarship. The program has a nationally recognized heritage of outstanding achievement and leadership in these regards, under the founding guidance of Dr. Roland Folse

The general surgery residency program at SIU is a comprehensive, five-year educational program that encompasses all of the major surgical disciplines. The program's goal is to prepare the graduate for the practice of general surgery, or fellowship training in one of the surgical subspecialties. The program seeks to provide a strong foundation in the clinical discipline of surgery in the setting of educational excellence and scholarship. The program has a nationally recognized heritage of outstanding achievement and leadership in these regards, under the founding guidance of Dr. Roland Folse