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Outstanding Scholar Award Presented to Dr. Vickram Ramkumar
Vickram Ramkumar Ph.D., Professor of Pharmacology, was awarded the Outstanding Scholar Award at the College Level of Southern Illinois University in 2019. Dr. Ramkumar joins the ranks of several other
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New articles in PubMed by SIU School of Medicine authors June 3, 2019
SIU School of Medicine authors published 39 articles in the past month that were added to PubMed. Display the 39 citations in PubMed
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Hypertension expert named endowed chair at SIU Medicine
Internationally renowned hypertension expert John M. Flack, MD, MPH, was named the inaugural holder of the Sergio Rabinovich, MD, Endowed Chair of Internal Medicine at Southern Illinois University
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Hingle elected to Royal College of Physicians of London fellowship
The Royal College of Physicians of London, a 500-year-old professional association of medical specialists from around the world, has invited Susan Hingle, MD, FRCP, MACP, associate dean for SIU
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cHOP Launches Book Club
The Center for Human and Organizational Potential invites team members to join its new book club. "One of our strategies for developing a mindset around leadership and excellence across the
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Health Career Opportunities group tours School of Medicine
SIU School of Medicine was founded in 1970 to fill the need for more physicians and to improve the health of the people of central and southern Illinois. For recruitment, the school casts its nets
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2019 Pharmacology Awards
The School of Medicine's annual Pharmacology Awards were presented May 16 in the Pearson Museum, honoring a trio of scientists for excellence in academics, research and leadership in the lab. Dr. Satu
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SIU in the News
5.15.19. Healio . Dr. Stephen Hazelrigg , Surgery. Lung volume reduction surgery improves outcomes in advanced emphysema. 5.15.19. WAND . SIU, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital open renovated behavioral health
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May Employee of the Month
The May 2019 Employee of the Month is Michelle Laconte-Poeschel , medical assistant (credentialed/certified) in the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology. Her nominator said: “Each and every day