Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

Learning Leadership: RISE conference reflections

Not all of us are born to be leaders, right? After all, if everyone led, who would be the followers? To be honest, I had fully embraced the role of being a behind-the-scenes individual, happy to bring
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Brenham named Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education

Dr. Careyana Brenham has been selected as the new associate dean for graduate medical education (GME) at SIU School of Medicine.
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Teachers & learners share stories, receive recognition at education symposium

SIU’s Academy for Scholarship in Education hosted the 13th Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium on April 13 on the Springfield campus.
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Reflections on teaching and learning through a pandemic

Senior Associate Dean for Education Dr. Debra Klamen chronicles the challenges and improvisation involved in keeping courses and curriculum going through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learners in Lyon

Learners in Lyon

In spring 2022, two SIU medical students were given an early teaching opportunity that was hard to resist: the invitation to present research at a medical education conference in Lyon, France.
Gabriella Tison matched!

SIU medical students, residency program matches made for next phase of training

On Friday, March 17, 65 SIU students secured residency positions.
Geoff Pettys portrait

Geoff Pettys is new medical library director

Geoff Pettys has been named the director of SIU School of Medicine's Medical Library.
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School of Medicine adds Health Equity Scholars program

SIU School of Medicine has launched a new scholar track for medical students and staff who want to advance diversity and integration, reduce stigma and biases, and practice anti-racism and critical consciousness in health care.
Dr. Haneme Idrizi

Haneme Idrizi named Associate Dean of Student Affairs

Haneme Idrizi, MD, has been named associate dean of student affairs and admissions at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She will assume her new role on July 1.