Clinical And Research Experience (CARE)

General Information

CARE is a program designed to register students' participation in summer experiences between Y1 and Y2 that are not MPEE. If you intend to pursue clinical, research, or health-related educational activities during the summer between Y1 and Y1, and you aren't already accepted to MPEE, then you must register for CARE.

CARE Quick Facts

• CARE requires a minimum of 120 hours between the end of Y1 and the beginning of Y2.
• Participation in CARE will show on your transcript.
• Summer fees are required for standard track MD students, not Lincoln Scholars Program (LSP) students.
• If you are participating in any volunteer summer experiences involving patient contact, you must register for CARE to assure SIU School of Medicine malpractice (liability) insurance coverage.
• To add a research component to your CARE experience, or to make research the primary component of your CARE experience, additional requirements are expected (see below).

Detailed CARE Guidelines

For detailed information about all the policies and expectations governing CARE, including expectations for research, Educational Affiliation Agreements, and more, please refer to the CARE Guidelines document here. Dates in this document may not reflect the most current information.

Contact

Please contact - Christy Hamilton, Faculty Director, CARE SIUSOM; Department of Family & Community Medicine - Lindegren Hall, Room 112 - chamilton89@siumed.edu.