Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy (PSP) works to understand the health challenges of people in central and southern Illinois and provides innovative, sustainable solutions to improve health in their communities. PSP is invited into communities by local stakeholders and changemakers to identify and pull together resources; provide workshops, focus groups and community training; collect and organize data; conduct community needs assessments; identify and implement solutions to improve health; and inform and improve local, state and

The Department of Population Science and Policy (PSP) is proud to share the following COVID-19 research: Population Science and Policy Chair Dr. Vohra joined a national group of health care leaders to author an article in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst: Innovations in Care Delivery titled “ Best Practices for a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for Health Systems .” Epidemiology and Biostatistics Division Chief Wiley Jenkins, Graduate Assistant Rebecca Bolinski, Graduate Assistant Johnny Bresett and Research Project Coordinator Brent Van Ham’s article, “ COVID-19 During the Opioid

Carolyn L. Kuckein Memorial Fellowship To be considered for this AOA nomination, eligible students must submit their pre-application material to the ADR Office *NO LATER THAN 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 . If chosen to represent SIU, final application submission is due online through the AOA website by January 24, 2023 . Pre-Application: 1. Cover Page 2. Four-page summary of research proposal (single-spaced, 12-point Arial, 1-inch margins) containing: • Title • Hypothesis • Rationale • Background information • Methods and sample size • Plan for data analysis • Potential significance

Do you suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or know someone who does? SIU School of Medicine has launched a clinical trial to study the safety and efficacy of an investigational drug for PTSD. Local researchers are evaluating an investigational drug that has received FDA approval for schizophrenia and as an adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder. In the new study, doctors want to evaluate the investigational drug in combination with the drug sertraline for treatment of PTSD. Jeffrey Bennett, MD , is associate professor of psychiatry at SIU School of Medicine and the

Congratulations, Sowmyanarayanan Thuppal, Ph.D., MD! Dr. Thuppal was presented with the 2020 Faculty Investigator Award from the Division of Orthopedic Surgery. This inaugural award acknowledges research efforts of SIU Department of Surgery faculty and their support of the Division. It is awarded to those that display exemplary mentorship of residents/medical students in research. Dr. Thuppal is a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Surgery and is faculty at the Center for Clinical Research, SIU School of Medicine. He has 15 years of clinical research experience both in resource

Congratulations, Sowmyanarayanan Thuppal, Ph.D., MD! Dr. Thuppal was presented with the 2020 Faculty Investigator Award from the Division of Orthopedic Surgery. This inaugural award acknowledges research efforts of SIU Department of Surgery faculty and their support of the Division. It is awarded to those that display exemplary mentorship of residents/medical students in research. Dr. Thuppal is a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Surgery and is faculty at the Center for Clinical Research, SIU School of Medicine. He has 15 years of clinical research experience both in resource

SIU School of Medicine authors published 38 articles in the past month that were added to PubMed. Display the 38 citations in PubMed

The Division of Orthopedic Surgery has been awarded the 2020-2021 Robert Bucholz Journal Club Grant from the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) Resident Education Fund. The application was completed and submitted by Dr. Paul Al-Attar (Orthopedic Surgery, PGY-4) on behalf of the SIU Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. This grant is used to support orthopaedic training by teaching residents how to evaluate current scientific literature and providing educational information on managing an effective journal club. The Robert Bucholz Journal Club Grant was created to honor Robert Bucholz, MD

The Division of Orthopedic Surgery has been awarded the 2020-2021 Robert Bucholz Journal Club Grant from the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) Resident Education Fund. The application was completed and submitted by Dr. Paul Al-Attar (Orthopedic Surgery, PGY-4) on behalf of the SIU Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. This grant is used to support orthopaedic training by teaching residents how to evaluate current scientific literature and providing educational information on managing an effective journal club. The Robert Bucholz Journal Club Grant was created to honor Robert Bucholz, MD