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A new chapter for SIU School of Medicine

Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost and dean

Following a national search, SIU has selected Dr. Ian Martin to lead the School of Medicine and SIU Medicine. Martin brings extensive experience in academic medicine, clinical leadership and faculty development.

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3,200+

graduates of our GME programs

21

residency programs and 16 fellowships

1 of 2

medical schools in the world to earn 5 Aspire awards

1970

SIU School of Medicine was founded

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Three endowed chairs, one enduring legacy

Three endowed chairs, one enduring legacy

After a night filled with ovations, endowed chair presentations and tributes to decades of service, Dr. James Waymack offered a reminder that cut through the celebration. “An endowed chair isn’t simply a recognition of past accomplishments,” he said. “It’s an investment in the future.” That pay-it-forward philosophy echoed throughout the ceremony, reflecting the deeply rooted […]
Dr. Yimin Fang earns 2026 Frank J. Toth Research Award for advancing aging and Alzheimer’s disease research

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SIU School of Medicine scientist recognized for discoveries that have shaped longevity research, Alzheimer’s disease studies and the next generation of biomedical researchers.
Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost, dean and CEO of SIU Medicine

Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost, dean and CEO of SIU Medicine

Southern Illinois University has selected Ian B.K. Martin, M.D., M.B.A., FACEP, FAAEM, to serve as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medicine. Martin will also serve as CEO of SIU Medicine, the school’s faculty practice. Martin was selected following a highly competitive national search because of his extensive experience in academic and clinical […]
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