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The IU School of Medicine Orchestra plays at Evening of the Arts.

IU School of Medicine's got talent!

Evening of the Arts, orchestra and choir provide creative outlets—and free, quality entertainment—for the IU School of Medicine community. See dates for events in April 2024.

Laura Gates | Mar 25, 2024

Residents and faculty participate in a surgical skills lab as part of their surgical training.

IU School of Medicine receives $3 million to study improving surgeon well-being, DEI

The Department of Surgery was recently awarded another $3 million grant from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to continue studying ways to improve well-being and DEI in surgical residents and faculty across more than 200 hospitals in United States.

Christina Griffiths | Feb 29, 2024

Psychiatry resident leading DEIJ efforts for department, school

Morgan Jivens, DO knew when she started medical school that she wanted to someday be a psychiatrist. Now a third-year psychiatry resident at Indiana University School of Medicine, she’s one step closer to fulfilling that dream.

Christina Griffiths | Feb 21, 2024

Jasmine Lee, MD, performs surgery in an OR.

“It just stole my heart.” Resident pursuing career in academic medicine, pediatric surgery

When Jasmine Lee, MD, was in medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, she was skeptical about pursuing a career as a surgeon.

Christina Griffiths | Feb 19, 2024

What's in a name?

Humor Break: IU School of Medicine's fittingly named faculty include pediatrician Dr. Huggins, anatomy instructor Dr. Organ and bone researcher Dr. Bonewald. Could there be a psychological pull toward a name-matching career in medicine?

Laura Gates | Feb 15, 2024

Abhipri Mishra; Cristina Alexandra Perez Viso, MD; Sean McGuire, MD; and Jack Benecke, DO.

“Their love language was food.” First of its kind gift will support wellness efforts for residents

When Jack Benecke, DO matched with Indiana University School of Medicine for his anesthesiology residency, he was excited to join a large program known for a variety of opportunities.

Christina Griffiths | Oct 10, 2023

'Mi doctorita': Medical resident fosters mentorship for Latinx community at IU School of Medicine

Mariel Luna Hinojosa, MD, is on a mission to have more Hispanic students become doctors--and to create supportive environments for them in academic medicine. Only 6% of U.S. physicians are Hispanic, and just 2.4% are Latina.

Laura Gates | Sep 18, 2023

The other side of the scalpel: Former pediatric patient joins urology residency at IU School of Medicine

Peter Arnold's experience with urology started as a child on the other side of the exam room door. Now Arnold is an intern in the urology residency at IU School of Medicine.

Laura Gates | Jul 10, 2023

Michael Adjei with Diversity Champion award

Champion of Diversity: Anesthesiology resident's resilience inspires others to pursue dreams

Michael Adjei, MD, is the first Black man to become a chief resident in anesthesiology at IU School of Medicine. He recently received the Diversity Champion Award from the Multicultural Physicians’ Alliance for his work in mentorship, recruitment and retention of students and residents from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine.

Laura Gates | Jun 23, 2023

Dr. Julia Vaizer with INDYCAR driver Kyle Kirkwood

Women physicians lead the field in Motorsports Medicine

Motorsports Medicine pioneer Julia Vaizer, MD, is the first female medical director for INDYCAR and IMS. The women-led medical team at the track also includes Angela Fiege, MD, associate medical director, and Motorsports Medicine fellow Melissa McCarthy, MD.

Laura Gates | May 16, 2023