Where is Carbondale Campus?

The Carbondale Campus is the center for basic medical sciences education at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, located on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale grounds. It primarily serves first- and second-year medical students through an integrated curriculum that blends foundational sciences with clinical correlations. The focus is on building a strong scientific knowledge base using problem-based learning, lectures, and laboratory experiences. State-of-the-art facilities support dissection, microscopy, and molecular research, preparing students for clinical phases.

• Gross Anatomy: Comprehensive human cadaver dissection, radiographic imaging, and 3D modeling to understand musculoskeletal and neurovascular systems.
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Cellular metabolism, genetics, protein structure, and enzyme kinetics, with applications to disease states like diabetes and cancer.
• Physiology: Organ system functions, including cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine physiology, explored through physiological simulations and experiments.
• Microbiology and Immunology: Pathogenic microbes, host defenses, vaccines, and immune disorders, incorporating case studies on infections and autoimmunity.
• Pathology: Disease processes, histopathology, and autopsy correlations, emphasizing neoplasia, inflammation, and organ-specific pathologies.
• Pharmacology: Drug mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and toxicology, with emphasis on therapeutic uses and adverse effects.
• Neuroscience: Brain anatomy, neurophysiology, and behavioral sciences, covering sensory-motor systems and neurological disorders.
• Medical Ethics and Biostatistics: Principles of bioethics, research design, data analysis, and evidence-based practice.

PhD and MS programs in pharmacology, physiology, and molecular biology are housed here, with research in cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, and cancer biology. Students engage in hypothesis-driven projects using advanced labs equipped for genomics, proteomics, and animal models. The campus promotes interdisciplinary collaboration with SIU's engineering and sciences departments. Community involvement includes health fairs and science outreach to K-12 students. This rigorous scientific foundation ensures students can apply concepts to patient care, fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning in medicine.