The memory of Dale H. Sillix, Jr., M.D., a long-time member of the WSU Department of Internal Medicine, will be honored at a service at 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, in Scott Hall's Blue Auditorium. Dr. Sillix, who coordinated the Year 2 renal pathophysiology class, died May 4.

The Department of Internal Medicine has established a a fund for education and research in honor of Dr. Sillix. It will be used to recognize the meritorious work of students, residents or fellows in the field of nephrology.

Dr. Sillix had served as an assistant professor in the Division of Nephrology since 1983. She earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas before completing an internship at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, in Allen Park, Mich. After finishing her residency at Detroit General Hospital, where she served as chief resident, she served as a nephrology research fellow with the National Kidney Foundation at the WSU School of Medicine.

Dr. Sillix served as medical director of the WSU renal transplant program at Harper University Hospital. She was a dedicated academic physician and had published numerous papers, books and chapters in addition to maintaining a strong role in teaching and course-curriculum development. In 1997, she won the school's College Teaching Award.

A reception will immediately follow the memorial service on June 7. To make a contribution to the memorial fund, please make checks out to Wayne State University School of Medicine, indicating "IMO Dale Sillix, M.D." on the memo line. Donations should be mailed to WSU School of Medicine, Development and Alumni Affairs, 4201 St. Antoine, 6G, Detroit, MI 48201. Envelopes for this purpose are available in the Division of Neprhology's office, which is on the ninth floor of the Harper Professional Building.