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Remembering William Cordell Jr., MD: 'The reason I became a doctor'

William Cordell Jr., MD, a Department of Emergency Medicine faculty member for more than 25 years, passed away on March 2, 2025. Dr. Cordell, known as Bill to friends and colleagues, was a dedicated, innovative and inspiring physician to many in the emergency department. He shaped the careers of countless medical professionals and he had a unique gift for making learning both meaningful and enjoyable. Cordell's legacy lives on through the many lives he touched, and his influence will continue to shape emergency medicine for years to come.

Composite of headshots: Drs. Vater, Bosslet, Reed, McFerron, Neal and Walvoord

Well Beings: Podcast and video series normalize seeking mental health care

The Department of Mental Health Services has launched an anti-stigma video series and produces a monthly podcast aimed at normalizing mental health care for medical

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IUEM faculty and staff group photo at the Fem in PEM conference.

FemInPEM 2024: Inspiring Change and Building Community in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Pediatric emergency medicine physicians care for children when they face a medical emergency. If you step through the doors of the Riley Hospital for Children

Department of Emergency Medicine
Kate Anderson, MD enjoys a meal with a friend in Nepal.

Building Bridges in Global Health with Kate Anderson, MD and Rose House, MD

Kate Anderson, MD was drawn to global health from a young age. Growing up, she heard stories about the struggles her grandmother faced in Mexico.

Department of Emergency Medicine
Leonard Edwards, Julia Vaizer, Melissa McCarthy and Liz Sullivan in their IndyCar Medical Team fire suits, posing for a photo at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Month of May abuzz with adrenaline for Motorsports Medicine trainees at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

IU School of Medicine is home to the world's only Motorsports Medicine Fellowship. Along with the year-long fellowship program, IU School of Medicine offers an

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Dr. Peter Pang stands in the emergency department.

Rethinking care pathways: Improved outcomes for acute heart failure patients

A new study by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers found that lower-risk acute heart failure patients have more days alive and out of hospital

Department of Emergency Medicine