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

Niki Messmore, Mary Slaughter and Ira Means walk through an alleyway littered with bedding and garbage while carrying supplies for street medicine.

House calls without walls: IU School of Medicine launches Street Medicine program to serve unhoused neighbors

Mary Slaughter and Niki Messmore founded the Street Medicine program at IU School of Medicine, a growing initiative that is reaching out to Indiana's unhoused population across the state with support from nonprofit partners. Street medicine saves hospitals money while providing continuity of care for unhoused individuals.

September 14, 2026

Young girl receiving asthma inhaler instructions from her doctor in an office setting.

Specialized clinic care makes a significant difference in high-risk pediatric asthma

IU research revealed high-risk asthma clinics reduce severe attacks by 36%, yet many children face a two- to three-year delay in enrollment despite early warning signs in their medical history. The findings point to a better way to care for children with difficult asthma cases.

September 03, 2026

A man in a hardhat and orange vest labeled 'safety' walks through a NYC cemetery covered in dust and debris after 9/11

25 years later: IU emergency physician deployed to Ground Zero helps train doctors in disaster medicine

IU School of Medicine trains doctors in disaster medicine, a specialty which emerged following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Faculty member Christian Strachan recounts his experiences as medical manager of Indiana's search-and-rescue team at Ground Zero. 

September 03, 2026

Renzhi Han | Photo courtesy IU School of Medicine

IU scientist progressing next-generation gene therapy using new delivery system for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

With new funding, Renzhi Han, PhD and his lab are exploring the feasibility of delivering full-length dystrophin as a potential therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

September 02, 2026

Gary Landreth speaks to event attendees in a room

Alzheimer’s disease researcher looks back at early days of neuroscience research, importance of mentoring as he nears retirement

After nearly 50 years leading neuroscience research investigations and education programs, Gary Landreth, the Martin Professor of Alzheimer's Research and a professor of anatomy, cell biology and physiology, is planning to retire.

September 02, 2026

Events

Sep 16 10:00am - 11:00pm

ANAT-D 509, Rm IB 317, 10AM-11AM

Ruth Lilly Medical Library (IB)

Sep 16 3:30pm

BMBP Seminar Series - Yijie Wang, Ph.D.

VANNUYS MEDICAL SCIENCE BUILDING

Sep 16 6:00pm - 7:00pm

AWS SIG Call-Out

Medical Education and Research Building

Sep 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Anesthesiology SIG Call-Out

Medical Education and Research Building