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

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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

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IU-trained neuroscientist helps fuel drug development at Indiana biotech startup

IU School of Medicine’s PhD programs serve as a workforce pipeline for Indiana biotech companies. Agnes Wardrop graduated with a PhD in medical neuroscience in 2021 and now works for Syndeio Biosciences, an IU-connected startup.

October 20, 2026

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Beyond the behavior: Understanding ADHD in children

Helen Young, PhD, a pediatric psychologist in Indianapolis, guides caregivers through ADHD diagnosis, treatment and beyond.

October 19, 2026

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IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center selected as a leading site for clinical trials

The cancer center is one of 32 U.S. academic research institutions selected to serve as a Lead Academic Participating Site (LAPS) in the NCI National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) from 2026 through 2032.

October 16, 2026

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IU scientists create compounds that show early promise in reducing Alzheimer’s-linked brain plaques 

Researchers used molecular glue degrader compounds to stop the forming of amyloid plaques. 

October 13, 2026

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IU-led initiative expands autism diagnostic training to primary care clinicians

IU School of Medicine researchers are leading the largest study of its kind to help close the autism diagnosis gap by bringing training to primary care settings.

October 12, 2026

Events

Oct 22 8:00am - 9:30am

ICMH Data Meeting

VANNUYS MEDICAL SCIENCE BUILDING

Oct 22 10:30am - 11:30am

BIOM Thesis Defense: Noah Sommers, PhD Candidate

JOSEPH E. WALTHER HALL

Oct 22 11:30am

Pathology Grand Rounds

IU HEALTH PATHOLOGY LABORATORY

Oct 22 12:00pm - 4:00pm

ANAT-D502, Rm IB 317, 12PM-4PM

Ruth Lilly Medical Library (IB)

Oct 22 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Barry P. Katz Endowed Lectureship in Biostatistics and Health Data Science

HEALTH INFORMATION AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCES