Carla Fisher pictured alongside the breast surgery team. | Photo courtesy Cassie Needy
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Breast surgery division chief reflects on patient care, education this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Carla Fisher, MD, MBA, reflects on advancing breast surgery, mentoring future surgeons and redefining what it means to care for patients with breast cancer.

Sarah Lounsbury  | Oct 15, 2025
Christopher Collier stands in a laboratory and smiles.

Early career surgeon-scientist recognized as rising leader in musculoskeletal oncology research

Muscle waste and body composition changes are a side effect of having cancer that IU musculoskeletal oncology surgeon-scientist Christopher Collier wants to mediate in kidney

Angie Antonopoulos
Chris Gough. | Photo courtesy Chris Gough

Surgery intern finds home in program’s culture and research opportunities

From her first interview to her first months as an intern, Chris Gough shares why choosing IU surgery was an easy decision and how the

Sarah Lounsbury
Indiana School for the Deaf students take part in an immersive surgical skills lab through the Future Deaf Scientists Program. | Photo courtesy of Cassie Needy

Collaboration opens career pathways for Indiana School for the Deaf students

Thanks to a collaboration between Indiana University, the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Department of Surgery among others, students from the Indiana School

Sarah Lounsbury
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mark Mighell, MD, from the Florida Orthopaedic Institute, presents the 2025 Garceau-Wray Lecture at the podium of an NCAA Hall of Champions auditorium.

Garceau-Wray Lectureship 2025 focuses on shoulder arthroplasty, robotics

On June 20, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine hosted its 48th annual Garceau-Wray Lectureship at the NCAA Hall of

Angie Antonopoulos
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.

Cindy Dance
Dr. Purger in the OR with two others during DBS surgery

Neuroscience experts collaborate to advance minimally invasive procedure to treat movement disorders

Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery specialists in the Department of Neurological Surgery and movement disorder specialists in the Department of Neurology have been performing the deep

Allie Northcutt
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
IU Surgery's cleft and craniofacial team

Awareness Month strikes personal chord for cleft and craniofacial team

Department of Surgery recognizes cleft and craniofacial team during Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month.

Sarah Lounsbury