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

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Suicide Prevention: Pediatric psychologist shares important message for caregivers across Indiana

Pediatric psychologist Kelly Donahue shares suicide prevention tips for caregivers.

September 22, 2026

A woman works with tissue samples in a lab

Vera Bradley Foundation, IU’s Komen Tissue Bank to hold breast tissue collection

The two organizations are seeking healthy breast tissue donation for use in medical research. 

September 21, 2026

IU names global orthopedic technology executive as CEO of NSF IMPACT Engine in Indiana

Indiana University has named Jim Lancaster the CEO and principal investigator of the NSF IMPACT Engine in Indiana, a major statewide initiative that will build a regional innovation ecosystem by connecting expertise across Indiana’s orthopedic community and accelerating the translation of research into real-world impact.

September 16, 2026

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

Photo of Angel Aye, Josh Howlett and Cynthia Kaufman. Photo courtesy of Barbara Frain.

IU Pathology engages with families at Indianapolis Children's Museum

The Pathology Department at the IU School of Medicine ran a booth at the Indianapolis Children's Museum's First Thursdays community event in August.

September 14, 2026

Events

Sep 23 10:00am - 11:00pm

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

Ruth Lilly Medical Library (IB)

Sep 24 8:00am - 9:30am

ICMH Data Meeting

VANNUYS MEDICAL SCIENCE BUILDING

Sep 24 8:00am - 12:00pm

Psychiatry PRITE Exam Part 1, Rms 224 & 225, 8AM-12PM

Ruth Lilly Medical Library (IB)

Sep 24 11:30am

Pathology Grand Rounds

IU HEALTH PATHOLOGY LABORATORY

Sep 24 12:00pm

Stark Seminar Series: Vijayalakshmi Santhakumar, PhD

NEUROSCIENCES RESEARCH BUILDING