IU School of Medicine

Indianapolis Campus

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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.

Indianapolis Campus Areas of Interest

Indianapolis News

A group of people stand on a stage.

Chuckstrong raises more than $900,000 for IU cancer research

The 14th annual Chuckstrong Tailgate Gala raised more than $900,000 for research at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.

April 20, 2026

Jay Hess speaks at the front of a lecture hall, wearing suit and tie

Spring 2026 All School Meeting: Dean Hess looks back on progress made in education, research, patient care

Dean Jay L. Hess addressed the IU School of Medicine community a final time during the Spring All School Meeting on April 16, giving a retrospective update on the school’s notable progress during his tenure, beginning in 2013. He will retire in July.

April 17, 2026

Lauren Magee, PhD

IU researcher announced as William T. Grant Scholar for Nonfatal Shooting Advocacy Program

Lauren Magee, co-creator of the Indianapolis Nonfatal Shooting Advocacy Program, has been named a William T. Grant Scholar and is set to receive $425,000 to develop her research in the nonfatal shooting advocacy program. 

April 16, 2026

Three medical students in a dimly lit room assess the condition of an actor portraying an overdose during a simulation exercise with video screens behind them

Collaborative mass casualty simulation takes learning beyond the classroom for IU medical students

Mitch Krathwohl organized an immersive learning opportunity for first-year medical students in his FCP1 course. It was a collaborative effort involving Indianapolis EMS, Eskenazi Health, campus safety, The Media School, IU's theatre department and the Music Technology program at IU Indianapolis.

April 14, 2026

William Wooden pictured alongside a surgery trainee. | Photo courtesy William Wooden

Plastic surgeon reflects on a career of mentorship and impact

From an early interest in surgery to shaping care across Indiana, William Wooden, MD, reflects on a career defined by impact and a legacy that will shape the next generation of surgeons.

April 14, 2026

Events

Apr 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm

BMBP Seminar Series

VANNUYS MEDICAL SCIENCE BUILDING

Apr 20 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Endurance Club: Group Run

Medical Education and Research Building

Apr 20 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Pilates Club

MERB

Apr 21 6:30am - 7:30am

Ortho Grand Rounds (Peds Ortho)

ROC Auditorium

Apr 21 7:30am - 12:00pm

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

Ruth Lilly Medical Library (IB)