Onboarding with SIU School of Medicine

This site is designed to give you additional information regarding the onboarding process at SIU School of Medicine.
Dr. Jerry Kruse, Dean & CEO

Welcomes you!

With the links provided on this page, you will learn what new employees can expect in the onboarding process.

Our mission is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

HR New Employee Orientation Individual
New beginnings

Forward. For You. SIU Medicine

We are delighted you have chosen to pursue a career at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine. This site is designed to give you more information regarding the onboarding process at SIU School of Medicine. The first days, weeks, and months at SIU School of Medicine will connect new employees with SIU School of Medicine's mission and culture.

As a member of the SIU Medicine team, you have a unique and important role in fulfilling our mission. We recognize and acknowledge that each employee brings a special talent and personality to his or her role and are confident they will not only contribute to our mission but will find pride in being a part of the School of Medicine.

Your first day

During orientation you will complete your employment documents, obtain identification cards, and receive information about parking permits, retirement and insurance benefits, and university policies and procedures. . .

Your first few weeks

Orientation does not end after the first week. During the first few weeks of employment, you should expect more in-depth introductions to your position, department, policies and guidelines.

Your first few months

As employees reach their 3 and 6 month milestones, they should begin to feel like they are becoming an integrated team member of the school of medicine.