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IU School of Medicine Class of 2026 president urges MD graduates to practice medicine with humility and compassion

Mychael Spencer, president of the IU School of Medicine Class of 2026, spoke about his nontraditional path to medicine during the school’s commencement ceremony, where he  received the Dean’s Award for his outstanding service.

Laura Gates  | May 15, 2026
Jay Hess speaks at the front of a lecture hall, wearing suit and tie

Spring 2026 All School Meeting: Dean Hess looks back on progress made in education, research, patient care

Dean Jay L. Hess addressed the IU School of Medicine community a final time during the Spring All School Meeting on April 16, giving a

Laura Gates
Three medical students in a dimly lit room assess the condition of an actor portraying an overdose during a simulation exercise with video screens behind them

Collaborative mass casualty simulation takes learning beyond the classroom for IU medical students

Mitch Krathwohl organized an immersive learning opportunity for first-year medical students in his FCP1 course. It was a collaborative effort involving Indianapolis EMS, Eskenazi Health,

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A large group of IU faculty and staff pose in the MERB simulation center

Cross-campus collaboration leads to success for simulation center's first large-scale event

The Medical Education and Research Building Simulation Center hosted its first large-scale standardized patient event, which came together in just one week through the power

Laura Gates
Lucia Li stand next to a health department worker and observes as a tattoo shop worker prepares to give a tattoo.

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

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A medical student in white coat talks with an older woman outdoors in residential area

Dual degree program trains medical students in public health for broader approach to preventive care

IU School of Medicine and the Fairbanks School of Public Health have partnered to launch a four-year MD/MPH program, training medical students in public health, an

Laura Gates
Two physician working together at laptop computer

From residents to educators: Reflections on the Clinician-Educator Training Pathway

For two IU School of Medicine otolaryngology residents, the journey from student to teacher took on new meaning through participation in the Clinician-Educator Training Pathway.

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The IU Surgery clerkship team poses of a photo.

Surgery clerkship team transforms rotation into a medical student favorite

From lowest-rated to top-ranked, the Department of Surgery’s clerkship team has reimagined the rotation into a student favorite at IU School of Medicine.

Sarah Lounsbury
Orthopaedic Surgery Trauma fellow Michelle Lawson stands in a hallway in Methodist Hospital, with her arms folded and wearing a Seattle SuperSonics surgical cap.

Orthopaedic Trauma fellow gains autonomy, lifelong colleagues

Michelle Lawson recounts her experience in the IU School of Medicine Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, including developing versatile surgical skills and becoming an Indiana Pacers fan.

Angie Antonopoulos
Headshot of Gloria Xue wearing white blouse on light background

IU medical student named to AAMC board of directors

IU School of Medicine student Gloria Xue will serve a two-year term on the Association of American Medical Colleges Board of Directors, representing medical students

Laura Gates