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.

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Indianapolis News

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Growing vascular fellowship bolsters stroke treatment and discovery

IU School of Medicine’s long-standing excellence in vascular neurology will continue to grow as the Department of Neurology's fellowship program expands to two positions in 2026. 

February 13, 2026

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IU blood cancer researcher receives 2026 ASH Scholar Award

Kate Ho received the 2026 ASH Scholar Award for her commitment to blood cancer research. Her work focuses on finding innovative therapies for patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

February 12, 2026

Elizabeth Bierman, 1925 Indiana University Arbutus

Groundbreaking research by two IU School of Medicine graduates led to advancement of sickle cell anemia treatment

Two IU School of Medicine graduates carried out groundbreaking research that pinpointed what triggered the sickling of cells for sickle cell anemia and reported their research 99 years ago in 1927.

February 10, 2026

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IU School of Medicine dean, faculty honored with IBJ Excellence in Health Care awards

The Indianapolis Business Journal honored several IU School of Medicine faculty, including Dean Jay L. Hess, for outstanding efforts to improve the health of people in Indiana.

February 10, 2026

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Winter Olympics: Highlighting risks of cold-weather sports injuries

With the Winter Olympics underway, the chance of strains, fractures and cold-related injuries can increase if you are not properly prepared.

February 10, 2026

Events

Feb 15 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Vox Medicinus Choir Rehearsal

Heron School of Art & Design

Feb 16 11:30am - 12:30pm

Special Seminar- Dr. Swarup Kumar

CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE