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Report, Webinar Focuses on Impact of COVID-19 and Rural Children’s Development
SPRINGFIELD, IL – A new report finds that the pandemic is having an outsize impact on rural children as COVID-19 continues to complicate the systems that support rural children’s development. Children
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SIU School of Medicine welcomes Class of 2025 with White Coat ceremony
A White Coat ceremony on Friday, August 13, celebrated the 83 men and women in the Class of 2025 pursuing a medical degree at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. A gathering of family and
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COVID-19 and Rural Nutrition and Fitness in Illinois: Transforming Healthy Communities
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois must improve access to healthy foods and fitness opportunities in rural regions to improve health in rural communities. Living in a rural area in Illinois is associated with
Women in Medicine and Science Leadership Series
Registration is now open for the AWIMS Leadership Development Series (all virtual), featuring five esteemed SIU leaders who will share leadership lessons through the lens of advocacy. Topics &
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SIU Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science Executive Leadership Program
The Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) will launch a longitudinal executive leadership program for mid to late-career (10 years or more of practice in your area and/or at the associate
Point-of-Care Ultrasound: An Introduction and Refresher Course for the Practicing Physician
The availability of point-of-care ultrasound has grown across all areas of medicine. Its use has been shown to improve efficiency and quality of care when integrated into daily practice. SIU School of
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SIU Physician Assistant classes honored in White Coat ceremony
A White Coat ceremony held on Saturday, July 31, celebrated the 37 men and women who had just completed the Physician Assistant Program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Carbondale
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Students tackle teambuilding course
The 2021-22 Lincoln Scholars Program students and the Physician Assistant students in the Class of 2023 joined forces on May 29 to complete the Touch of Nature (TON) TEAMS course. They did a great job
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2021 Honored Alumni
Ronald Romanelli, MD, ’83 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award Ron Romanelli, MD, has three degrees from SIU and was president of the Orthopedic Center of Illinois in Springfield for more than 20