Psychiatry association honors Dr. Kalyan Kandra

Dr. Kalyan Kandra was honored with two international awards at the Association for Academic Psychiatry Annual Meeting in Milwaukee on September 10-14.
Boy on motocross bike

SIU surgeon helps motocross rider rebound

Max Miller, 14, has had his share of great rides on his motorcycle. On a spring vacation day in 2025, he grabbed a little too much air on a jump and met an immovable object: a tree. Suddenly, his spring break had become literal.
Jerry Kruse

Dr. Jerry Kruse to retire as SIU dean & provost in 2026

Jerry Kruse, MD, MSPH, dean and provost of SIU School of Medicine and CEO of SIU Medicine, has announced that he will conclude his service at the end of his current contract, on or around August 31, 2026
Don Torry talks to media

Federal budget changes threaten medical education, student access

Sweeping changes in federal student aid programs included in the budget reconciliation bill could dramatically reshape the landscape of medical and graduate education. Leaders at SIU Medicine say the proposals would not only burden students with greater financial strain but also threaten the pipeline of physicians needed to care for rural and underserved communities.
Austin assists with White Coat

White Coat Ceremony celebrates new SIU medical students

A White Coat Ceremony at SIU School of Medicine celebrated students beginning their pursuit of medical degrees to care for the people of Illinois and beyond.
Dr. Ruchika Goel & Dr. O.H. Wesly

Dr. Ruchika Goel honored with endowed chair in hematologic disorders

Dr. Ruchika Goel is the inaugural recipient of the O.H. Wesly Endowed Chair of Excellence in Hematologic Disorders. The investiture ceremony on August 26 honored both Goel’s remarkable career as a physician-scientist and the enduring legacy of Dr. Wesly, whose generosity made the endowment possible.

Dr. Ruchika Goel to be named Endowed Chair in Hematologic Disorders August 26

Dr. Ruchika Goel will be the inaugural recipient of the O.H. Wesly Endowed Chair of Excellence in Hematologic Disorders at SIU School of Medicine. The investiture ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. August 26, in the South Auditorium, 801 N. Rutledge St.
Pregnant woman getting blood pressure checked with husband

SIU research is reshaping blood pressure care

At SIU School of Medicine, the story of hypertension research doesn’t begin in a distant lab. It begins in the clinic, often with a patient who has run out of options. A provider reviews the numbers
Dr. Tyler Fulks, first aid provider

From disaster recovery to state fair emergencies, Dr. Tyler Fulks answers the call

As families flocked to the Illinois State Fair for deep-fried delicacies and dizzying rides, an essential team worked quietly behind the scenes to ensure their safety.