Doctor of Medical Science degree from SIU-Carbondale awarded to Oakley

QUINCY — Theresa Oakley has graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with her Doctor of Medical Science degree.

The SIU School of Medicine Doctor of Medical Science degree prepares physician assistants to be leaders in health care, higher education, research, and innovative industries, as well as public and private agencies. The program is designed to advance physician assistant clinic and educational skills, preparing PAs for more prominent roles in leadership, advocacy, scholarship, management, and service to their organizations, patients, and students, all while advancing the physician assistant profession.

Oakley has an interest in women’s health and pediatrics. She is an assistant professor of family and community medicine and the Hubsite coordinator for the physician assistant program in Quincy.