Dr. Purger in the OR with two others during DBS surgery
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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 brain stimulation procedure since 1997, providing life-altering treatments for patients with neurological disorders.

Allie Northcutt  | Jul 31, 2025
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
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
Neurosurgery faculty

End of an era: Neurological Surgery education director retires after 43 years of service

After more than four decades with IU School of Medicine, beloved Education Director Mary Gallagher will be saying farewell to the Department of Neurological Surgery.

Allie Northcutt
Members of the team who manage the Department of Medicine's Internal Medicine Residency Program in Indianapolis.

Internal Medicine recognizes faculty, staff with 2025 Pyramid Awards

This year, the Department of Medicine recognized over a dozen members of its faculty and staff who have shown exemplary commitment to the school's tripartite

Caitlin VanOverberghe
Professional headshot of Krista Longtin, PhD

Vice chair brings communication, faculty development expertise to OB-GYN department

Krista Longtin was recently named vice chair for communication and faculty development of IU School of Medicine's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Longtin is an

Angie Antonopoulos
This picture depicts two professional headshots of incoming first-year orthopaedic surgery residents, Melissa Hartman and Tyler Margetts.

Orthopaedic Surgery welcomes new residents

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at IU School of Medicine welcomes six new first-year residents. They have volunteered clinical hours and participated in research, and

Angie Antonopoulos
Clair Francomano head-and-shoulders portrait with blurred window light in background

IU Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome expert educates health care providers throughout the world

Clair Francomano, MD, is one of the world’s foremost experts in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders. She educates health care professionals and people worldwide

Laura Gates
IMPD Deputy Chief Kendale Adams, Antonia Bailey, Ashlynne Walker, Lauren Magee and Damon Lane

IMPD program combines research and compassion to support non-fatal shooting survivors

Research led by Lauren Magee is enhancing support for gun violence survivors and generating data that contributes to safer community outcomes through the IMPD’s Non-Fatal

Jackie Maupin
Liz Sullivan in Medical Team fire suit, holding flag at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

At the track with Liz Sullivan: IU Motorsports Medicine fellow shares experience in one-of-a-kind training program

Q&A with Elizabeth Sullivan, DO, the fourth person in the world to become a Motorsports Medicine Fellow through first-of-its-kind program at IU School of Medicine.

Laura Gates