Workforce Education and Opportunities

We are all familiar with the crisis level shortage of healthcare workers across the United States. This reality can especially be felt in rural America. We are excited to announce that SIH has become a leader in creating innovative solutions to keep the best local talent from our region working here in southern Illinois and taking care of you.

SIH recently hosted a Suture Workshop at the SIH System Office in Carbondale, bringing together a group of motivated first-year medical students from the SIU School of Medicine for a hands-on learning experience led by SIH surgeons, physicians and advanced practice providers.

Nearly 80 first year medical students got the chance to connect with doctors to get a glimpse at future careers in medical specialties. SIH teamed up with the SIU School of Medicine for the unique event on April 20 at the Carbondale Civic Center.

70 medical students interact with 41 local physicians from over 23 specialties in Carbondale.