![](/themes/custom/siu/images/siu-default-news.png)
Participants Needed for Colorectal Cancer Focus Group
Residents of Montgomery County are invited to participate in a focus group about colorectal cancer sponsored by Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. The
![](/themes/custom/siu/images/siu-default-news.png)
SIU Med School Welcomes New Cardiology Chief
Michael Hyun-ook Kim, MD, MMM, FACC, FHRS, has joined the faculty of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine as the chief of the Division of Cardiology and a professor of medicine. He is also a member of SIU HealthCare, the School's group practice.
![](/themes/custom/siu/images/siu-default-news.png)
SIU Surgeon to Lead National Surgery Board
Jan Rakinic, MD, FACS , SIU School of Medicine Professor of Surgery, has been named the president-elect for the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS.) “To earn this recognition from a
![](/themes/custom/siu/images/siu-default-news.png)
SIU Pediatric Urologist Now Seeing Patients in Effingham
Children with specific urological conditions requiring surgery have a new option for care closer to home. 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.
![](/themes/custom/siu/images/siu-default-news.png)
Medical Students Working with Local Physicians
Family physicians in nine Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine October 25 – November 17. The students are participating in the school’s Family
![](/themes/custom/siu/images/siu-default-news.png)
SIU School of Medicine Employees Honored for Service
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine honored 61 of its employees for their years of service at campus facilities in Springfield, Carbondale, Decatur and Quincy. 45 Years: Sidney Smith, MD
![](/themes/custom/siu/images/siu-default-news.png)
"The History of Islamic Medicine"
International Scholar, Syrian Native to Present Pearson Lecture August 4, 2017 Abdul Nasser Kaadan, MD, PhD, will present “The History of Islamic Medicine” during Southern Illinois University School
![](/themes/custom/siu/images/siu-default-news.png)
Injury Prevention Messages Resume Under ThinkFirst
Teenagers, children and other community members will once again hear messages of safe driving and injury prevention through ThinkFirst , a national injury prevention program. The local chapter of
![](/themes/custom/siu/images/siu-default-news.png)
SIU Med School’s Diversity Week Explores Hot-button Topics
Gender bias, politics, physician addiction to be discussed Southern Illinois University School of Medicine invites the public to a week of free, thought-provoking lectures and panels on Oct. 24 – 28