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In the CCC curriculum, students watch a physician and standardized patient enact a history and physical examination sequence. The video stops at intervals and asks the student his/her current differential diagnosis. After the student has typed in his or her reasoning, a video-recorded panel discussion among physicians from different specialties considers the same data as just seen by the student, and generates an expert list of differential diagnoses, role modeling expert reasoning. The student then is asked to compare his/her differential with that of the panel before moving on to the next

Crohn's disease attacks the lining of the digestive tract. It can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, and fatigue. Patients with Crohn's disease may need to receive regular screening for colorectal cancer due to increased risk.

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Dana Crosby, MD, MPH, has been named chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She is also the director of rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery, director of otolaryngic allergy and is also the otolaryngology residency program director. The department provides care focused on ears, nose and throat (ENT), with eight subspecialty/fellowship-trained ENT surgeons offering specialized treatments for patients. Crosby now hopes to expand specialty offerings to make SIU Medicine the destination for all

Uma Maduekwe, MD Undergrad: The University of Texas at Dallas Medical School: Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine Residency: Loyola University - General Surgery Loyola University - Plastic Surgery Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University/Shock Trauma Center at The University of Maryland - Craniofacial Surgery Why did you choose SIU Hand Fellowship? The main draw was the faculty with their reputation for being excellent 1-on-1 teachers and the camaraderie and esprit de corps that the program is known for. Also, the program makes available to the Hand Fellow a variety of resources

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive fluid. The affected fluid may then plug up certain tubes and ducts in the body, particularly in the lungs and digestive system. Symptoms vary and can include cough, repeated lung infections, inability to gain weight, and fatty stools. Treatments may ease symptoms and reduce complications.