When telehealth — sometimes called telemedicine — was introduced to SIU School of Medicine providers and patients in 1995, it was viewed as the next leap forward in the medical school’s mission to provide health care.

When telehealth — sometimes called telemedicine — was introduced to SIU School of Medicine providers and patients in 1995, it was viewed as the next leap forward in the medical school’s mission to provide health care.

SIU Psychiatry was an early adopter of telehealth, with Jeffrey Bennett, MD, establishing a clinical training program for residents within critical access hospitals in 2008.

SIU Psychiatry was an early adopter of telehealth, with Jeffrey Bennett, MD, establishing a clinical training program for residents within critical access hospitals in 2008.

SIU Psychiatry was an early adopter of telehealth, with Jeffrey Bennett, MD, establishing a clinical training program for residents within critical access hospitals in 2008.

Welcome to the SIU Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) website. As Director of Doctoral Education for the SIU DMSc, it is my pleasure to share with you some words about our advanced PA degree and vision for professional advancement. The DMSc degree is a terminal degree exclusive to NCCPA-certified PAs who have completed their entry-level education and training. The curriculum is by PAs, for PAs, providing our graduates with the expertise and skills required to advance the profession by increasing PA leadership, advocacy, and scholarship. Additionally, our choice of either a Clinical or Education