The MD program on the Fort Wayne campus offers the same high quality medical education curriculum offered at all the school’s statewide campuses.

MD Education

Faculty at IU School of Medicine—Fort Wayne are physician and PhD educators who are expert instructors in the fields of medical biochemistry, anatomy, histology, cell biology, embryology, microbiology, immunology, physiology, pharmacology and neuroscience. Six full-time and four part-time faculty serve as course directors for the Phase One foundational science courses. Additionally, approximately 530 local physicians and other experts in health care, such as nurses, social workers, ultrasound technicians, and blood bank technicians assist with specialized non-didactic sessions and serve as preceptors for students throughout the curriculum.

Northeast Indiana is home to major medical facilities and resources. The region is served by medical centers through IU Health, Parkview Health Systems and Lutheran Health. Six of these facilities (Parkview Regional Medical Center, Parkview Hospital–Randallia, Parkview Dekalb Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, Lutheran Downtown, Dupont Hospital) as well as the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System's Fort Wayne Campus are in close proximity to IU School of Medicine—Fort Wayne's campus and provide clinical, research and service-learning opportunities.   

These sites offer Phase Two clerkship opportunities in anesthesia, family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, radiology, surgery, specialty in surgery (trauma, urology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, cardiovascular, ENT, transplant) and an elective.

Phase Three courses in critical care, radiology, emergency medicine and a sub-internship as well as numerous electives in various areas of medicine are also available through the clinical sites affiliated with the Fort Wayne campus. 

Student Policies

Medical students, staff and faculty at all IU School of Medicine campuses must adhere to the policies and standards established by the university and school.
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Fort Wayne medical students feel supported while engaging in diverse clinical experiences

Students at IU School of Medicine-Fort Wayne enjoy one-on-one attention from faculty along with clinical experiences ranging from big hospitals to community clinics for the underserved

MD Enrichment Programs in Fort Wayne

Concentration topic: Health Integration and Healthy Aging
Advances in medical care and innovation make it possible for more individuals to live longer than ever before. However, long lifespans sometimes come with unique age-related diseases and conditions. This Scholarly Concentration prepares students to meet the critical public health need of understanding health care for aging and elderly populations. Through this concentration, students will:

  • Examine diagnosis methods and management of elderly patients with single or multiple chronic conditions

  • Learn therapeutic approaches to aging patients based on changes in organ systems

  • Explore socioeconomic factors and determinants in elderly health

  • Study interprofessional management of broader issues related to elderly patients such as mental health, exercise, nutrition and more

The summer Student Education and Research Fellowship Program provides undergraduate, graduate and medical students with basic research skills and practical experience in conducting research independently. Students gain valuable experience assessing the validity of current clinical practice standards. Research methods and data analysis strategies are emphasized.

Graduate Medical Education training programs are available. Family Medicine residency is available at Fort Wayne Medical Education Program. Residency programs for transitional year, general surgery, internal medicine, OB/GYN, physical medicine & rehabilitation and psychiatry are available through GME programs at Parkview Health. In 2026, family medicine will be added to the GME programs at Parkview.