She obtained her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. She earned her bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Ms. Cox has experience as a first assist in surgery, inpatient rounding, performing preoperative history and physical exams, and inpatient care management. Prior to joining SIU, she worked at Rezin Orthopaedic Center and Sports Medicine in Morris, IL. She has many years of experience working in social service agencies like the Capitol Care Center, Springfield Association for Retarded Citizens and Goodwill Industries. Education Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA) August 2011 University of Illinois at Springfield