Led by Bradley L. Allen, MD, PhD, executive associate dean for educational affairs, the Office of Educational Affairs seeks to continuously improve the quality of medical education at all nine statewide campuses of IU School of Medicine. The office coordinates the educational programs and support service of IU School of Medicine, including MD admissions, academic advising, curriculum, learning technology, reaccreditation and more. The Educational Affairs team also oversees the school's undergraduate Health Professions Programs, Graduate Medical Education and Continuing Education.
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Indiana University School of Medicine has a proud history of innovating in medical education. The school pioneered the use of regional campuses to deliver high quality medical education throughout the state. More recently, it was the first school in the country to implement a unique teaching electronic health record to prepare students to use EHRs when they enter residency and practice. That focus on innovation in medical education continues today.
A Scholarly Concentration is an optional, co-curricular experience that takes place alongside and enhances the core medical school curriculum. It empowers students to explore a variety of special topics that are not medical specialties, but complement any one of them. Students engage in coursework, research and produce scholarly work. They benefit from developing skills and experiences in research and scholarly work, access to the school's statewide network of experts and resources, unique mentorship opportunities, and producing scholarly projects — valuable for residency applications and professional development.
Research is an integral part of the IU School of Medicine educational experience, empowering students to explore scientific questions and health care challenges, improve patient care and contribute to advances in medicine. Whether their interests lie in basic science, clinical investigation, medical education, health services or community-engaged research, students have access to diverse scholarly opportunities across the state. Working alongside expert faculty mentors, learners develop critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills while pursuing research that complements their academic and career goals. These experiences foster curiosity, strengthen evidence-based practice and prepare graduates to become physician leaders who advance the future of health care.
Learn more about student research opportunities.
As imaging technology evolves, IU School of Medicine has become a world leader in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) education and training. About the size of a hand-held device, POCUS allows for bedside diagnostics, creating a potential for enhanced quality patient care. IU School of Medicine is one of a few schools nationally where students learn and develop competency in POCUS in all four years of medical school. All nine campuses have hands-on scanning labs and simulation centers to enhance learning. Online modules and in-person opportunities provide options for busy faculty. Learning POCUS prepares our future physicians for patient care and simultaneously serves as cognitive scaffolding for learning the medicine and science underpinning the procedure being performed.
Aimed at bringing fresh perspectives to medical education, IU School of Medicine annually hosts the IU School of Medicine Education Day in April. The day-long event brings hundreds of faculty, staff, residents, fellows, and students (professional, graduate, undergraduate) from all departments and campuses together to showcase their medical education research through oral presentations, small group discussions, and poster sessions.
Preparing tomorrow's physicians
IU School of Medicine's MD program combines an innovative, integrated curriculum with a comprehensive network of academic and career support designed to help students thrive from matriculation through residency. Students build strong foundations in the basic and clinical sciences while developing the skills needed to deliver patient-centered, team-based care through early clinical experiences, active learning and opportunities for scholarly exploration. Throughout medical school, learners receive personalized guidance through academic advising and coaching, career mentoring, specialty advising and residency advising, helping them make informed decisions, achieve their goals and prepare for successful careers as physicians. Faculty are equally supported with resources for curriculum innovation, assessment, student evaluation and educational technology, ensuring a high-quality learning experience across all IU School of Medicine campuses.
Medical research and graduate studies
Through the Graduate Division, IU School of Medicine offers research-based doctoral degree programs, basic and applied science master’s degree programs, the NIH-designated Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD dual degree), and graduate certificates. In addition to administering the School of Medicine graduate programs, the Graduate Division provides support to graduate students, the academic programs and departments, as well as services for postdoctoral trainees at IU School of Medicine and its associated hospitals and institutions and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Research Blog
Stay current on medical research progress at IU School of Medicine by exploring and subscribing to the Research blog.
Health Professions and Pre-Doctoral Programs
The Health Professions Programs offered at the Indianapolis campus cover ten areas of focus and are designed to train and prepare critical personnel for delivery of wellness and medical care. Each program is administered by faculty within the related clinical department of IU School of Medicine.
The Master of Science in Medical Science (MSMS) Program is a two-year program designed to enhance the preparation and confidence of students underrepresented in medicine to be successful in a medical curriculum. Students aspiring to pursue a career in medicine may require additional skill-building experience and enhanced knowledge of learning strategies.
Statewide campus system
IU School of Medicine's nine campuses provide students with the flexibility to choose a learning environment that best fits their goals and learning style in some of Indiana’s most livable communities. While every campus delivers the same high-quality MD curriculum, each offers distinctive opportunities — from individualized mentorship and collaborative learning communities to meaningful one-on-one clinical experiences with health care teams and patients. These experiences help students build confidence, develop strong clinical skills and become valued members of their local health care communities.
