THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE BEGINS HERE

One of four campuses that make up one of the largest public medical schools in the U.S., the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign has served the area for over 40 years, educating more than 250 students annually, nearly 20 with NIH fellowships, and 45 residents at its 14 hospital affiliates.

Reception immediately following

This is an optional workshop open to all students.

This is part of the Careers Exploration Series. During these events, students will explore the core areas of medicine including: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Surgery.

This particular program will focus on Pediatrics.

Join the Social Justice in Medicine group in a viewing of Unnatural Causes (Episode 1: In Sickness and in Wealth).

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Initiative (IHSI) Director Neal Cohen will introduce the initiative, explaining how it catalyzes health research, connects investigators and labs with clinical partners, provides research support, and engages the communities in participatory health sciences research and outreach. The goal of the meetings is for Illinois investigators to learn how they can take advantage of the resources and services IHSI provides to help build health sciences research on the Urbana campus. Time will be allotted for questions, and IHSI staff will be available to discuss specific health sciences program areas.

(coffee and a light breakfast will be available)

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Initiative (IHSI) Director Neal Cohen will introduce the initiative, explaining how it catalyzes health research, connects investigators and labs with clinical partners, provides research support, and engages the communities in participatory health sciences research and outreach. The goal of the meetings is for Illinois investigators to learn how they can take advantage of the resources and services IHSI provides to help build health sciences research on the Urbana campus. Time will be allotted for questions, and IHSI staff will be available to discuss specific health sciences program areas.

(light refreshments will be available)

Join the Social Justice in Medicine group in a viewing of Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare

This is part of the Careers Exploration Series. During these events students will explore the core areas of medicine including: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Surgery.

This particular program will focus on Family Medicine.

As we welcome fall we also welcome the opportunity to vaccinate against the upcoming flu season.

Flu season usually ramps up between December and February, but cases of influenza can appear as early as October, making now the perfect time to get your flu shot.

Stay tuned for further details!

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