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Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education, and Associate Dean and Director of IU School of Medicine—Indianapolis

Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking a visionary and inspirational leader to serve in the dual role of senior associate dean for Medical Student Education for the nine-campus MD program and center director for the IU School of Medicine—Indianapolis campus.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the statewide educational experience, fostering innovation and promoting a positive work environment for students, staff and faculty. In this role, the leader will be part of the senior leadership team for IU School of Medicine Educational Affairs and the regional campus system, advocating for the school's mission, goals and values.

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Search Process Timeline

October to November 2025

Search launch and applicant-pool development

December 2025 to January 2026

Application reviews and committee interviews

January to February 2026

Finalist interviews, negotiations and offer

Search Committee

CO-CHAIR
14519-Walvoord, Emily

Emily C. Walvoord, MD

IU School of Medicine
- Interim Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education
- Associate Dean for Student Affairs
- Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

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CO-CHAIR
18990-Vargo-Gogola, Tracy

Tracy C. Vargo-Gogola, PhD

IU School of Medicine
- Associate Center Director, IU School of Medicine–South Bend
- Associate Professor of Clinical Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiology

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Stephanie Freed, MS

IU School of Medicine
- Associate Director of Curriculum

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11699-Klenk, Alison

Alison S. Klenk, MD

IU School of Medicine
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology

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44410-Ko, Paul

Paul Ko, MD, MED

IU School of Medicine
- Senior Associate Dean for Accreditation
- Associate Dean for Curriculum
- Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine

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60070-Tews, Matthew

Matthew Tews, DO

IU School of Medicine
- Associate Dean, IU School of Medicine–West Lafayette
- Director, IU School of Medicine–West Lafayette
- Professor of Emergency Medicine

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Kathy Young

IU School of Medicine
- Director of Operations, Medical Student Education

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