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Finding Community in the Nation's Largest Medical School
Inside the new Medical Education and Research Building, Professional Learning Communities make it feel just a little bit smaller.
The Person the Lab Runs On
In Donna Wilcock's Alzheimer's lab, Abigail Wallace is the person everyone trusts — with the mice, the money and the science itself.
The Room Where Medicine Begins
An open and bright anatomy lab at Indiana University School of Medicine influences how medical students move, learn and collaborate — while reinforcing respect for donors.
A Makerspace for Medical Students
Need a skull to study at home? At IU School of Medicine, a 3D print lab gives medical students hands-on experience with the technologies reshaping medicine.
The Vascular Side of Alzheimer’s Disease
Most Alzheimer's research focuses on plaques. Donna Wilcock's lab at IU School of Medicine is focused on what's happening in the blood vessels — and why it matters just as much.
Practiced Precision
No harm to patients, maximum realism. Inside IU School of Medicine's new Surgical Skills Center, the stakes are low by design — because when the real moment comes, there's no room for error.
Community, Adapted
The learning community model that works in Indianapolis doesn't work in a campus of 30 students, or a region that stretches into Chicago. Here's how Evansville, Northwest-Gary and West Lafayette made it their own.
What We Build
For six decades, medical education and research steadily outgrew their footprint. The Medical Education and Research Building marks a turning point — not just in sheer scale, but in how IU improves health.
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A Farewell from the Dean
Jay Hess arrived at IU School of Medicine in 2013 with a vision for what the school could become. As he steps away, the Medical Education and Research Building stands as its most visible expression.
Passing Your Values to the Next Generation
If you're over 70½ and have an IRA, a Qualified Charitable Distribution may be one of the most tax-efficient ways to support IU School of Medicine.
‘One of the Best Jobs Imaginable’
IU School of Medicine Dean Jay L. Hess announced this summer that he will step down from his leadership role in July 2026. We spoke to him about the decision and his future.
Reducing Tax Liability When a Stock Grows in Value
By donating appreciated stock directly or through a life-income arrangement, investors can avoid capital gains taxes while making a transformational impact at IU School of Medicine.
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