General Introduction ------------ SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 to help the people of central and southern Illinois in meeting their healthcare needs through education, research and service. Illinois benefits greatly from the commitment of SIU''s faculty and staff. The School of Medicine is working to train caring and competent physicians and develop new models for providing health care in rural areas. Our medical research provides the engine for continued growth in biomedical related economic development and clinical care. Our 170-plus full-time faculty physicians, who practice as SIU Physicians & Surgeons, offer primary care and a variety of specialized services, many not available elsewhere in downstate Illinois. The School and its teaching hospitals make Springfield an expanding academic medical center. Continuing Education -------------- Degrees: M.D. - Doctor of Medicine M.D./J.D. - Combined dgree program with School of Law Ph.D. - Doctor of philosophy M.S. - Master of Science P.A. - Physician''s Assistant 14 Residency Programs 9 Fellowship Programs Dermatology, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Medicine-Psychiatry, Nuerology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiology, Surgery(5 residencies) Benefits --------- Major medical, Dental, & Retirement Culture & Recreation ---------- Lincoln Presidential Museum, Land of Lincoln Historical Sites, Performing Arts, Boating & Skiing, Wonderful private & public schools. Located between Chicago, IL and St. Louis, Mo. Housing & Schools ----- Affordable housing in Central Illinois with outstanding public & private schools.