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Jordan Lapsley

Jordan Lapsley is a Communications Assistant for Indiana University School of Medicine’s Faculty Affairs, Professional Development, and Diversity.

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Advance your career in academic medicine with PLUS

The Program to Launch Underrepresented in Medicine Success (PLUS) at Indiana University School of Medicine is designed to support the career development of faculty who come from backgrounds that are underrepresented in academic medicine (URiM). Launched in 2018, PLUS helps promote and retain high-talent faculty from minoritized and historically marginalized backgrounds, who have the expertise and skills to become the next generation of leaders in academic medicine and health research.

Jordan Lapsley | Mar 30, 2022

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Spirituality in Medicine | Judaism

Many healthcare practices employ an interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic care for their patients. As a member of one of these teams, Rabbi Justin Kerber, a board-certified staff chaplain and rabbi at Congregation Beth Shalom, provides insight on spiritual care for Jewish patients.

Jordan Lapsley | Dec 20, 2021

Experience an empowering space for LGBTQ+ STEM students with Graduate Out in STEM

Cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership and advocacy is the mission of Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (oSTEM) Incorporated, a national organization that empowers LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically and professionally. Indiana University School of Medicine and IUPUI School of Science brought a chapter of the national organization to the Indianapolis campus in 2018, called Graduate Out in STEM (GoSTEM).

Jordan Lapsley | Aug 12, 2021

Thomas Vidic, MD, adjunct clinical associate professor of neurology at IU School of Medicine-South Bend

Thomas Vidic, MD, impacts South Bend's Medical Community

Thomas Vidic, MD, adjunct clinical associate professor of neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend and practicing physician at the Elkhart Clinic, has impacted the South Bend community for nearly four decades.

Jordan Lapsley | Jul 07, 2021

Meet Evans Fellows: Clint Cary, MD, MPH, and David Hains, MD

Clint Cary, MD, MPH, associate professor of urology, and David Hains, MD, Byron P. & Frances D. Hollett professor of pediatric nephrology, were selected as the 2021-22 Evans Fellows in Health Care Leadership.

Jordan Lapsley | Jun 09, 2021

All about the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association at IU School of Medicine

Founded in 2019 by medical students Seungyup Sun, Class of 2022, and Lily Suh, Class of 2023, the Indiana University School of Medicine chapter of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) recently held elections for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Jordan Lapsley | May 25, 2021

Spirituality in Medicine | Hinduism

Focusing on holistic treatment for all patients within hospitals and other medical facilities, spiritual care addresses the emotional and spiritual needs of patients with various belief systems. Sangeetha Kowsik, a designer / artist, spiritual life advisor at New York University and founding member of the North American Hindu Chaplain Association (NAHCA), provides insight on spiritual care for Hindu patients.

Jordan Lapsley | May 13, 2021

Master of Science in Medical Science Program

Bridging Gaps in Medicine

Many racial and ethnic communities are often underrepresented in the medical profession. IU School of Medicine is committed to closing the gap by offering focused programs aligned with three foundational pillars: representational diversity, inclusive working and learning environment, and cultural competence.

Jordan Lapsley | May 03, 2021

Spirituality in Medicine | Islam

Spiritual care can contribute to the treatment for all patients, assisting them through a health crisis. Hospital chaplains focus on each patient’s preferred spiritual traditions, rituals and practices. Sondos Kholaki, a board-certified staff chaplain at Hoag Hospital in Irvine, California and Muslim chaplain at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California, provides insight on spiritual care for Muslim patients.

Jordan Lapsley | Apr 26, 2021

Heidi Lakanen, MD, inspires internal medicine learners in Muncie

Heidi Lakanen, MD, director of IU Health Ball Memorial Physicians Internal Medicine Residency Center and adjunct clinical assistant professor of medicine, has been a key mentor to many learners in Muncie for more than a decade.

Jordan Lapsley | Apr 20, 2021