Program Overview

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Indiana University School of Medicine

The Indiana University School of Medicine offers a comprehensive medical education program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to succeed in the medical field.

Education

MD Program

The MD program at Indiana University School of Medicine is a four-year curriculum divided into three phases.

• Phase 1 includes the first and second years of medical school, focusing on foundational knowledge and clinical skills.
• Phase 2, in the third year, emphasizes clerkships and clinical practice.
• Phase 3, in the fourth year, includes rotations, electives, and preparation for residency.

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed around several key competencies, including:

• Medical Knowledge
• Patient Care
• Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Professionalism
• Systems-Based Practice
• Health Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership

Phase One Year One

• Foundations of Clinical Practice One
• Fundamentals of Health and Disease
• Host Defense
• Human Structure
• Molecules to Cells and Tissues
• Neuroscience and Behavior
• Health Systems Science
• Transitions One

Phase One Year Two

• Cardiovascular and Hematology
• Endocrine, Reproductive, Musculoskeletal, and Dermatologic
• Foundations of Clinical Practice Two
• Gastrointestinal and Nutrition
• Health Systems Science
• Renal and Respiratory

Phase Two Year Three

• Clerkships
  • Anesthesia
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology
  • Pediatrics
  • Psychiatry
  • Surgery
• Electives

Phase Three Year Four

• Rotations
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Sub-Internships
• Electives

Scholarly Concentrations

The school offers various scholarly concentrations, including:

• Biomedical Engineering and Applied Medical Technology
• Biomedical Research
• Business of Medicine
• Care of Hispanic/Latino Patients
• Ethics, Equity, and Justice
• Genetics in Medicine
• Health Care Integration and Healthy Aging
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• Human Sexuality and Health
• Medical Education
• Medical Humanities
• Public Health
• Quality and Innovation in Health Care
• Religion and Spirituality in Medicine
• Rural Health
• Urban Medicine and Health Care Disparities

Research

The Indiana University School of Medicine is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research. Various departments and centers are involved in research activities, including basic science and clinical science departments.

Departments

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

Campuses

The Indiana University School of Medicine has multiple campuses across the state, including:

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

Student Support

The school provides various support services for students, including mentoring, health and wellness programs, and disability accommodations.