[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 48 (Thursday, March 12, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY 
                           SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 12, 2020

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Southern 
Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine for celebrating their 50th 
anniversary.
  SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 after the Illinois 
General Assembly passed a bill calling for a second state medical 
school to be established in downstate Illinois and achieved full 
accreditation in 1972. Today, SIU School of Medicine admits 72 of the 
best medical students from around the world each year.
  The medical education curriculum offered at SIU School of Medicine 
has brought the school national attention. The school's continuing 
medical education program provides an extensive schedule of accredited 
conferences and symposia for physicians and other health-care 
professionals in central and southern Illinois.
  I applaud the efforts of SIU School of Medicine, its faculty, and 
students. They continue to provide quality medical education committed 
to improving local healthcare. I extend my sincere congratulations to 
SIU School of Medicine for a successful 50 years, and I wish them 
continued success going forward providing quality healthcare services 
to the residents of Central Illinois.

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