IU School of Medicine

Indianapolis Campus

Supporting collaboration that sparks creativity and innovation in health care.

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Indiana University School of Medicine—Indianapolis

At the Indianapolis campus, located downtown, IU School of Medicine offers the full range of medical education programs, including an undergraduate health professions program, MD coursework and clinical training, graduate degree programs in basic sciences, and graduate medical education as well as dual degree programs and more. This campus offers exceptional participation opportunities for research experience, student interest groups and extracurricular activities along with continuing medical education programming for alumni and faculty.

The IU School of Medicine–Indianapolis campus offers access to and collaboration with some of the nation’s top clinical partners as well as premier laboratories and other research facilities. Led by outstanding medical education and research experts — many of whom rank among the nation’s best physicians and scientists — this urban campus offers advanced medical education in the heart of one of the most affordable, progressive and economically healthy cities in the United States. This family-friendly city has been ranked as one of the best places in the nation to live by U.S. News & World Report and ranked #21 out of 200 cities as the Best Place for Business and Careers by Forbes Magazine.

Emergency Contacts

Public safety emergency:
317-274-7911

Facility-related emergencies:
317-278-1900

Request a Safewalk escort:
317-274-7233 (SAFE)


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A place to feed your curiosity

Join students from the MD/PhD dual degree program on a tour of the Indianapolis campus, where medical and graduate students have access to premier educational resources like the Ruth Lily Medical Library and state of the art, highly funded research centers.

Thrive in Indianapolis

From campus maps to policies and guidelines, medical students can access campus-specific resources to better understand how to get around and make the most of their time at the Indianapolis campus of IU School of Medicine.

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Kathleen Unroe

IU geriatrics expert earns celebrated professorship for aging research

Kathleen Unroe was named the Cornelius and Yvonne Pettinga Professor of Medicine, a title awarded to a faculty member who engages in educational, research and clinical care efforts related to aging.

December 12, 2025

Two people in lab coats work with equipment.

Pediatric oncology researcher elected to National Academy of Inventors

Mark Kelley, a researcher and professor with the Indiana University School of Medicine, has spent more than 30 years pioneering new cancer drugs. 

December 11, 2025

Side-by-side headshots of Sarah Vaught and Mout-Maine Moustapha, both wearing white coats

Journey to MD: Second-year studies connect foundational science to real-world disease cases

IU medical students Mout-Maine Moustapha and Sarah Vaught offer their insights at the halfway point of year two, including thoughts on studying, wellness and staying organized.

December 11, 2025

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IU researchers take steps toward personalizing asthma treatments for children

IU School of Medicine researchers have found better ways to predict which biologic treatments will help children with severe asthma, reducing the risk of ineffective prescriptions.

December 11, 2025

Dean Jay Hess talks with a professor in a classroom of medical school students.

Hess honored with Henry R. Besch Jr. Promotion of Excellence Award

IU School of Medicine Dean Jay L. Hess was awarded the Henry R. Besch, Jr. Promotion of Excellence Award, one of IU's highest honors, acknowledging Hess' lasting imprint on the university through transformative leadership that strengthened research, expanded educational opportunities and fostered collaboration across campuses. 

December 10, 2025

Events

Dec 16 7:30am - 12:00pm

Emergency Medicine (Alt Exam), Rm IB 226 & 227, 7:30AM-12PM

Ruth Lilly Medical Library (IB)

Dec 16 10:30am - 12:30pm

ANAT D502 / Exam, Rm IB 224 & 225, 10:30AM-12:30PM

Ruth Lilly Medical Library (IB)

Dec 16 11:00am - 12:00pm

Forty Years of [11C]raclopride PET Research: Old Myths and New Findings

Goodman Hall, 362 W. 15th St. Indianapolis, IN 46202

Dec 16 12:00pm

Stark Special Seminar: Dr. Drew Brannen, PhD

NEUROSCIENCES RESEARCH BUILDING