Executive Leadership

Dean Scott D. Boden, MD

Scott D. Boden, MD, serves as dean of Indiana University School of Medicine and executive vice president for university clinical affairs at Indiana University. An orthopaedic surgeon-scientist and leader in academic medicine, Boden brings more than three decades of experience spanning clinical care, research, education, innovation and health system strategy. As dean, Boden leads IU School of Medicine’s statewide mission to educate the next generation of physicians and health professionals, advance transformative research and improve health through clinical care and partnerships. He joined IU in September 2026 after more than 34 years at Emory University, where he held senior leadership roles within Emory University School of Medicine, Emory Healthcare and the Woodruff Health Sciences Center.

Bradley L. Allen, MD, PhD

Executive Associate Dean for Educational Affairs

Allen is responsible for preparing the next generation of highly-skilled physicians and health care professionals who will serve patients throughout Indiana, the country and the world. He oversees all aspects of medical education at IU School of Medicine, including the largest MD program in the country with more than 1,400 medical students spread across nine campuses, and more than 1,100 residents and fellows receiving post-graduate training in the full range of medical specialties.

Mary E. Dankoski, PhD

Executive Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development

Dankoski is responsible for fostering a vibrant and supportive environment in which the school’s 6,500 full-time, part-time and volunteer faculty can advance their careers and make meaningful contributions to the school’s mission. Dankoski and her team are also responsible for recruiting talented leaders and ensuring IU School of Medicine remains a diverse and welcoming community.

Jamie B. Dimond, MBA

Executive Associate Dean of Financial and Administrative Services

Dimond leads a multi-faceted team that ensures IU School of Medicine is prepared and equipped to carry out its mission. He is responsible for the delivery of quality services related to human resources, financial and budgetary affairs, decision support, facilities management, research and compliance administration and process improvement.

Tatiana Foroud, PhD

Executive Associate Dean for Research Affairs

As executive associate dean for research affairs, Foroud oversees IU School of Medicine’s $450 million research enterprise. In this role, Foroud helps to guide the school’s research efforts by strategically focusing on areas with maximum potential impact, investing in faculty expertise and infrastructure, launching interdisciplinary research centers and institutes, and forging relationships with industry and academic partners to translate research discoveries into new therapies, diagnostics and devices.

Peter Pang, MD

Executive Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

In addition to his role as executive associate dean for clinical affairs, Pang serves as senior vice president of academic medicine for the Indiana University Health system. He is charged with ensuring that IU School of Medicine, in collaboration with its hospital partners, effectively delivers leading-edge care to patients throughout Indiana, incorporates research into clinical practice, and systematically addresses overarching health concerns affecting Hoosiers such as mental health, obesity and maternal-fetal health.

Neil H. Perdue, PhD 

Executive Associate Dean for Strategy and Enterprise Alignment

As a member of the school’s executive leadership team, Perdue serves as the senior advisor to the dean and focuses on directing, monitoring and implementing the strategic and operational agenda for IU School of Medicine. He supports executive leadership in increasing alignment with the health sciences schools at IU and represents the dean on a wide range of strategic, organizational and operational initiatives, including alignment with the health system, the IU president's office, communications and compliance and security matters.