Program Overview

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Introduction to Indiana University School of Medicine

Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the U.S., offering a statewide network with unparalleled opportunities to explore passions, serve unique communities, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Program Overview

The school shapes compassionate, forward-thinking leaders ready to transform healthcare. With nine campuses across Indiana, students can customize their medical education while benefiting from a unified, high-quality curriculum. Each campus offers unique clinical experiences and community connections, giving students the flexibility to learn and grow where they thrive.

Curriculum

The innovative curriculum emphasizes early clinical exposure, team-based learning, and interprofessional collaboration. Students also have the chance to pursue scholarly concentrations in areas like global health, research, and ethics, tailoring their education to their passions.

Research

IU School of Medicine is a national leader in research, with significant investments in neuroscience, precision health, cancer, and more. The new Medical Education and Research Building is a hub for discovery and collaboration, featuring state-of-the-art labs and dynamic learning spaces.

Outcomes

The school's graduates are well-prepared for residency and beyond, with:

• 92% student satisfaction, surpassing national averages
• 338 residency matches in 2024 across 39 states
• 44% entered primary care, addressing critical healthcare needs

Community

At IU School of Medicine, students join a community that supports their growth, challenges them to excel, and empowers them to make a meaningful impact in the world of medicine.

MD Education Program

The MD Education Program includes:

• Admissions
  • Why IU
  • Early Decision Program
  • Application Requirements
  • Supplemental Materials
  • Interview Day
  • Class Selection
  • Campus Placement
  • Orientation
  • Matriculation
  • Guest Students
• Curriculum
  • Competencies
  • Governance
  • Phase One Year One
  • Phase One Year Two
  • Phase Two Year Three
  • Phase Three Year Four
  • Academic Calendar
  • Planning and Evaluation
  • Scholarly Concentrations
• Residency Placement
  • What is Match Day?
• Student Support
  • Mentoring and Advising
    • Health and Wellness
    • Disability Accommodations
• Tuition
  • Financial Aid
• Service Learning
  • Outreach Clinics
• Technical Standards
• LCME Accreditation
• Academic Bulletin

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The school offers:

• MD Program
• Graduate Medical Education
• Graduate Degrees
• Dual Degrees
• Health Professions Programs
• Continuing Education
• Point of Care Ultrasound
• Medical Library
• Mental Health Services

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Research areas include:

• Our Impact
• Centers
• Institutes
• Clinical Research
• Department Programs
• Faculty Labs
• Investigator Support
• Service Cores
• Training Programs
• Watanabe Prize
• Support our Research

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The school has campuses in:

• Bloomington
• Evansville
• Fort Wayne
• Indianapolis
• Muncie
• Northwest - Gary
• South Bend
• Terre Haute
• West Lafayette

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The school's departments include:

• Basic Science
  • Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiology
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Biostatistics and Health Data Science
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Clinical Science
  • Anesthesia
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Medical and Molecular Genetics
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pathology
  • Pediatrics
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Psychiatry
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Radiology and Imaging Sciences
  • Surgery
  • Urology

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Areas of expertise include:

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Indiana Health
• Precision Health Initiative
• Musculoskeletal Health
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Global Health
• LGBTQ+ Health