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Public health meets medicine: IU medical students join county health departments aiming for a healthier Indiana

The Public Health Externship is an immersive experience allowing senior medical students to learn from Indiana's county health department workers about upstream interventions that make communities healthier.

Laura Gates  | Mar 09, 2026
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Students launch AI in Medicine interest group

IU medical students started up an AI in Medicine Student Interest Group in February 2026.

Nick McLain
Side-by-side headshots of Sarah Vaught and Mout-Maine Moustapha, both wearing white coats

Journey to MD: Second-year studies connect foundational science to real-world disease cases

IU medical students Mout-Maine Moustapha and Sarah Vaught offer their insights at the halfway point of year two, including thoughts on studying, wellness and staying

Laura Gates
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Exploring the Rural Health scholarly concentration

Learn about the Rural Health scholarly concentration, which offers students a unique opportunity to engage with rural communities while learning about the intersection of medicine

Scholarly Concentrations
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Exploring the Religion and Spirituality in Medicine scholarly concentration

Learn about the Religion and Spirituality in Medicine scholarly concentration, which offers students a unique opportunity to explore how spiritual beliefs and practices intersect with

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Exploring the Quality and Innovation in Health Care scholarly concentration

Learn about the Quality and Innovation in Health Care scholarly concentration, which empowers medical students to explore how lifestyle, community engagement and evidence-based interventions can

Scholarly Concentrations
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Exploring the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention scholarly concentration

Learn about the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention scholarly concentration, which empowers medical students to explore how lifestyle, community engagement and evidence-based interventions can improve

Scholarly Concentrations
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Exploring the Health Care Integration and Healthy Aging scholarly concentration 

Learn about the Health Care Integration and Healthy Aging scholarly concentration, which teaches students the importance of collaboration among healthcare providers and specialists, along with

Scholarly Concentrations
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Exploring the Genetics in Medicine scholarly concentration

Learn about the Genetics in Medicine scholarly concentration, which provides students a deep dive into the latest genetic developments and concepts that are transforming the

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Exploring the Public Health scholarly concentration

Learn about the Public Health scholarly concentration, which provides students foundational knowledge in public health, including causes of death and disability, historical contributions of public

Scholarly Concentrations