SIU School of Medicine Quincy Residency Program

08/27/2026

Celebrating faculty who help our learners grow

Congratulations to Dr. Jacqueline Vardaros, recipient of the FCM Scholarship Award, and Dr. Paula Mackrides, recipient of the Jerry E. Kruse Leadership Award.

Dr. Vardaros is recognized for her dedication to scholarship, including research, publications, presentations, grant funding and mentorship.

Dr. Mackrides is recognized for her impactful leadership and commitment to developing peers and learners.

We're proud to celebrate faculty who support the growth of physicians, researchers and leaders. Congratulations, Dr. Vardaros and Dr. Mackrides!

08/25/2026

Does this familiar face ring a bell? 👋 SIU Quincy had a special visitor stop by the clinic today!

Dr. Teresa Myers, a member of the Class of 2007, stopped in to say hello. Dr. Myers also served as a member of our faculty from 2007-2009. She is now practicing in Ohio. It was wonderful to catch up and see a familiar face from our residency community. We’re always happy to welcome our former residents and faculty back to the clinic!

Alumni, do you remember Dr. Myers? Drop a hello in the comments!

📸 From left to right: Dr. Teresa Myers, Kelly Pierceall and Nicole Kuhlman

08/25/2026

A little time to recharge goes a long way.

Last week, our residents took some time away from the clinic for a well-being outing to Wink’s Drinks in Quincy. They walked six blocks together, enjoyed a treat and, most importantly, had time to connect, socialize and check in with one another.

Residency is about caring for patients and growing as physicians, but it’s also about building relationships and supporting each other along the way. Just one example of the fun, connection and community that make resident life special.

Enjoy the fun pictures!

08/20/2026

Learning the essentials of newborn care, one hands-on skill at a time.

During a recent newborn lecture, residents practiced the newborn exam, talked through important aspects of newborn care and learned the art of safe swaddling.

These are the moments that turn knowledge into confidence, giving residents opportunities to learn, practice and build skills they’ll use in caring for newborns and their families.

At SIU School of Medicine, learning happens in the classroom and through hands-on experiences that prepare residents for the moments that matter.

08/19/2026

Learn it. Practice it. Put it into action.

Dr. Bill Dixon worked with residents on Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support through hands-on practice and technology-assisted scenarios.

At SIU School of Medicine, residents get opportunities to apply what they learn, work as a team and prepare for the moments that matter.

That’s residency training that moves you forward.

08/17/2026

Good evidence matters. And our residents are contributing to the conversation.

Congratulations to Yati Gupta, MD, senior family medicine resident at SIU Medicine Center for Family Medicine – Quincy, on having her Good Evidence Matters (GEM) published in Volume 6, Issue 27 of the Family Physicians Inquiries Network.

Dr. Gupta’s GEM, “Dose-Dependent Lysergide (MM120) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder Improvement,” explores the use of MM120, a formulation of lysergide, for adults with moderate to severe generalized anxiety disorder.

Her review found that a single dose of MM120 reduced anxiety symptoms in a dose-dependent manner in this patient population.

Resident scholarship like this reflects the curiosity, research and commitment to evidence-based care that are central to family medicine training.

Congratulations, Dr. Gupta, on this achievement!

08/12/2026

Good evidence matters. And our residents are putting it into practice.

Congratulations to Emmanuel Ohaa, MD, senior family medicine resident at SIU Medicine Center for Family Medicine – Quincy, on having his Good Evidence Matters (GEM) published in Volume 6, Issue 27 of the Family Physicians Inquiries Network.

Dr. Ohaa’s GEM explored whether therapeutically increasing potassium levels can benefit patients with cardiovascular disease who are at high risk for ventricular arrhythmia.

His review found that increasing potassium levels through diet and medications significantly lowered the risk of appropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy, unplanned hospitalization for arrhythmia or heart failure and all-cause mortality in this patient population.

We’re proud to see our residents contributing to the evidence that helps inform family medicine and patient care.

Congratulations, Dr. Ohaa, on this outstanding achievement!

08/11/2026

Showing up for our community.

We’re proud of all of our SIU Medicine residents who came together to support the Back to School Help Fair in Quincy. Events like this are a wonderful opportunity to give back, connect with local families and make a difference beyond the clinic.

A special shoutout to Dr. Victory Chukwu and Dr. Shrut Chaniyara, who were interviewed by the Quincy Herald-Whig about the event and their commitment to serving the community.

Thank you to all of our residents who participated for representing SIU Medicine with compassion, enthusiasm and a true spirit of service. We’re proud of the difference you’re making in the communities you serve.

Read the Quincy Herald-Whig story: https://whig.com/2026/08/01/help-fair-brings-community-together-to-serve-our-kids/

QUINCY — Victory Chukwu headed into Iles Elementary School, eager to put her skills to work to help others. “It’s my way of contributing to Quincy,” the first-year resident at […]

08/04/2026

1st year residents, Drs. Chukwu and Koutone hit the ground running providing Back to School Physicals at the Parsons Center. Have a great school year Adams County!

Happy National Health Center Week! Thank you to the Quincy Neighborhood Federation for inviting us to their back to school fair. SIU Quincy is providing school and sport physicals tonight.

08/04/2026

Every year, our learners step outside the classroom and clinic setting to experience the unique opportunities and challenges of rural medicine during Farm Safety Day.

This year, first-year family medicine residents and physician assistant students spent the day learning firsthand about life on the farm. A heartfelt thank you to Jon, Jodi and Justin Myers for welcoming us to their family farm in Camp Point and sharing their knowledge about livestock, farm equipment and the everyday hazards farmers face.

After a delicious lunch at the Paloma Diner in Paloma, complete with horseshoes and homemade pie for some, we made our final stop at the Adams County Fair in Mendon, IL. There, our learners experienced another important part of rural life, watching young exhibitors and families care for and show their livestock while gaining a deeper appreciation for the traditions and values of farming communities.

Experiences like these help future providers better understand the people and communities they will serve. By seeing rural life up close, they gain valuable insight they can carry into their future practice, helping them provide more informed, compassionate health care for patients across our region.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Farm Safety Day such a meaningful and memorable experience.