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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IU scientists identify dual protein targets to weaken pancreatic cancer defenses

New research uncovers link between two key proteins that help pancreatic cancer resist treatment, opening the door to more effective therapies for aggressive cancers

September 18, 2025

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Researchers create ‘optic nerve on a chip’ to study how glaucoma damages cells that connect the eye to the brain

IU School of Medicine researchers have developed an “optic nerve on a chip," which models retinal ganglion cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells. The 3D chip allows the team to separate these cells into specific channels to pinpoint where damage from glaucoma occurs.

September 17, 2025

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Informing patients of personal colorectal cancer risks does not increase screening rate

A study of Indianapolis patients found providing personalized health information did not increase colorectal cancer testing rates. 

September 15, 2025

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Pathology department hosts virtual open house

Anyone who is interested is invited to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at an upcoming Virtual Open House for the residency program.

September 15, 2025

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Fall 2025 All School Meeting Recap

IU School of Medicine Dean Jay Hess presented an update on the state of the school during the Fall 2025 All School Meeting. The meeting included leadership updates, research highlights, and faculty and staff awards.

September 15, 2025

Events

Sep 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm

GeriSIG Call-Out

MERB

Sep 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm

PATH4YOU Sticker Party

Fesler Hall, 1130 W Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Sep 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm

CardioSIG Call-Out

Metazoa Brewing Company, 140 S College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202-4004

Sep 18 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Vox Medicinus Mini-Golf Social

Pirate’s Quest Mini Golf at Royal Pin Woodland, 3421 E 96th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Sep 19 8:30am - 5:30pm

IU Pulmonary Updates Conference

Indianapolis Colts Gridiron Hall