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'Emergency the Musical' brings ER to the stage as IU’s emergency medicine program celebrates 50 years

"Emergency the Musical," written by father-son duo Jeff and Jacob Foy, is playing at The Tarkington from Aug. 27-30, coinciding with the 50th anniversary celebration of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at IU School of Medicine.

Laura Gates  | Aug 12, 2026
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'Stepping Stones' series highlights leadership journeys

If you ever find yourself wondering what others have experienced in their careers, Stepping Stones is a video, podcast-style, lunchtime leadership series that may interest

Corie Farnsley
Dr. Frank Yuk performs a spinal operation in the OR

New spine neurosurgeon brings passion for minimally invasive care to IU

With formal training in both neurosurgery and orthopedic spine surgery, Frank Yuk provides comprehensive care for the full spectrum of spinal disorders through a multidisciplinary

Allie Northcutt
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Advancing Excellence: Four genetics faculty members earn promotions and leadership appointments

Francesco Vetrini, Gabrielle Geddes, Marwan Tayeh and Stephanie Sharpe were promoted this June for their work advancing genomics research, patient care and admissions leadership.

Lindsey Jackson
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Post-tenure review policy changes: Three things to know

During its June meeting, the IU Board of Trustees approved an updated post-tenure review policy (BOT-24) that includes several changes over the previous version. Here’s

Corie Farnsley
Headshot of Meena Madhur, smiling with her arms crossed, wearing a black blazer and white shirt, against a red-toned background of a lab.

Madhur to lead new professional development program for early-career research faculty

Formerly known as the Independent Investigator Incubator (I3), the Ascent Scholars Program has similar goals to I3, with a mission to “prepare early-career faculty to

Jill Jansen
Lana Dbeibo

IU infectious disease specialist named associate chief medical officer at IU Health

Lana Dbeibo, MD, was named the associate chief medical officer for operations at IU Health’s Adult Academic Health Center, making her a member of the

Caitlin VanOverberghe
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IU School of Medicine names 2026 Showalter Scholars

The 2026 Showalter Scholar Award winners are Dustin B. Hammers, Amelia K. Linnemann, Tracey A. Wilkinson and Bo Zhao. The award honors early-career scientists and

Jasmin Cheairs
Department Chair David Aronoff, MD, (front row, left) stands with the winners of the Department of Medicine's 2026 Pyramid Awards. The winners are (from left) Lindsay Yoder, Anna Papazian, Cole Beeler, Baber Khan; (second row, from left) Nicolas Barros, Colin Halverson, Nabil Fayad, and Richa Gupta. Not pictured is fellow award winner Oluwaseun Obamuwagun.

Internal Medicine department recognizes faculty, staff with 2026 Pyramid Awards

The Department of Medicine proudly announced the winners of the 2026 Pyramid Awards, the highest honor bestowed by the department, during its annual meeting on

Caitlin VanOverberghe
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Pioneer of clinical genetics marks 50 years with IU School of Medicine

David D. Weaver built the clinical genetics program within IU's Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics. He has taught learners and treated Indiana patients for

Laura Gates