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Preparing for a Pandemic
A collaborative master’s program in public health lab science gives SIU graduate students the experience and versatility to step into vital roles in U.S. laboratories.
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Aspects of a Learner: Aileen Portugal
Fourth-year medical student Aileen Portugal is a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ community. In 2016, she helped found the first LGBTQ Support Group at SIU School of Medicine. ASPECTS: Tell us about
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Hingle Named Associate Dean of New SIU Center for Human and Organizational Potential
Susan Thompson Hingle, MD, has been selected as the associate dean for the Center for Human and Organizational Potential (cHOP) at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Hingle will
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SIU research recognized at the European Congress on Endometriosis
Dr. Ricardo Loret de Mola and Dr. Kanako Hayashi were honored with the award for the best poster at the 4 th European Congress on Endometriosis in Vienna, Austria. The poster entitled “Suppression of
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Medical Students Working with Local Physicians
Family physicians in nine Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine November 26–December 21. The students are participating in the school’s Family
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New articles in PubMed by SIU School of Medicine authors in December
SIU School of Medicine authors published 22 articles in the past month that were added to PubMed. Display the 22 citations in PubMed
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Match Results Are In!
Fellowship Match Results November 28, 2018 Beth Nielsen Pulmonary Medicine SIU School of Medicine Vanessa Williams Endocrinology SIU School of Medicine Taylor Stone Pulmonary Medicine SIU School of
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2018 Outstanding Coordinator Award
In recognition of the crucial and expanding management role of GME Program Coordinators, the Office of Graduate Medical Education (OGME) assembles a committee annually to select a coordinator for the
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Two NIH Grants Boost SIU Alzheimer's Research
Alzheimer’s is a devastatingly progressive disease that robs our loved ones of their memories and personalities. Presently 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, this number is