Welcome to the SIU Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine The mission of our pediatric emergency medicine division is to provide outstanding, evidence-based, compassionate, family centered, care to the ill and injured children in our community and region. Our pediatric emergency medicine physicians have completed an additional 3 years of fellowship training, and are dual board certified in pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. We are intentionally focused on providing innovative medical education, and doing clinical and quality improvement related

The SIU Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is dedicated to improving the quality of EMS education and pre-hospital care throughout central and southern Illinois. We strongly believe that EMS practitioners play a critical role in the healthcare system, and we are committed to providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to deliver the highest quality of care to their patients. Our team of EMS physicians work collaboratively to develop and implement innovative educational programs, research initiatives, and clinical guidelines to enhance the care delivered to patients in the

The Division of Education was established within the Department of Emergency Medicine to encourage continual growth and innovation with respect to all our academic endeavors. Since the inception of Emergency Medicine at SIU medical education has been the emphasis of our faculty, we are learner-focused. In recent years we have realized expansion of our residency training program, the establishment of a highly rated core clerkship for third-year medical students and the addition of several electives. Our academic efforts are not limited to the School of Medicine. Our faculty and residents are

After becoming a department in 2019, the Department of Emergency Medicine grew in November 2020 by forming Divisions of Education, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and Ultrasound. “Fifteen years ago, Emergency Medicine was not well specialized in the Springfield community,” said Christopher McDowell, MD, MEd, MS, FAAEM, Chair of Emergency Medicine. “Throughout the last ten years, the SIU Emergency Medicine team has transformed the education and practice of Emergency Medicine in our community, resulting in a highly sought after Residency and Clerkship program

The Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology provides a wide range of consultation services for women of all ages, including, routine gynecologic exams, obstetric care, contraception and menopause management, breast and bone density screening, treatment for STDs and pelvic pain, sonography, colposcopy, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Our physicians have a large clinical practice that includes a diverse population, offering plenty of learning opportunities for medical students, residents, and fellows.

Expertise The Gynecological Oncology division, directed by Laurent Brard MD, PhD, provides women throughout Central and Southern Illinois with expert, specialized care for the treatment of all types of gynecologic cancers. Dr. Brard is a board certified Gynecological Oncologist who cares for more than 900 women per year from the region. We provide consultative services for SIU School of Medicine faculty and private practice physicians in Central/Southern Illinois. The broad ranges of gynecological cancers seen here are managed using a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach. We deliver

Welcome to the Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at SIU Medicine. Our multidisciplinary team provides the highest quality care for women from central and southern Illinois facing complicated or high-risk pregnancies. Individuals who benefit from Maternal-Fetal Medicine include pregnant women experiencing gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, pre-term labor, fetal growth problems, previous miscarriages and multiple babies including twins and triplets. Our providers support women before, during, and after pregnancy with comprehensive and modern services including advanced ultrasound imaging

Come visit us! Your interview day will be relaxed and enjoyable; you will be paired with a current resident to serve as your personal tour guide and by the end of the day we will do our very best to answer all of your questions fully and honestly. We look forward to meeting you! All applications must be submitted through ERAS. We offer seven positions each year. Minimum requirements for consideration: Frequently Asked Questions About The Application Process Completion of the ERAS application 2-3 letters of recommendation Dean's letter Medical School transcripts USMLE/COMLEX Step 1 & 2 scores