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APAMSA builds community, highlights diversity among Asian Pacific Americans in medicine

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. IU medical students of AAPI heritage share their experiences with the APAMSA student interest group, created to address the unique health challenges of AAPI communities in Indianapolis and beyond.

Laura Gates | May 23, 2023

headshots of the md/phd elite 50 winners

Meet the MSTP’s Elite 50 Recipients

Three MD/PhD students from the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) were recognized among this year's Elite 50 recipients, the best of the best among IUPUI's graduate and professional students.

IU School of Medicine | May 22, 2023

Ryley Bugay in white coat; Bugay with Philippines flag

IU School of Medicine-Evansville student to compete in FIFA Women's World Cup

IU School of Medicine-Evansville student Ryley Bugay will play on the Philippines Women’s National Football Team in the FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer.

Laura Gates | May 15, 2023

Purva Patel in cap and gown with American and Indian flags

Class of 2023 MD graduate: 'Grateful to be living out my dream'

2023 MD graduate Purva Patel will begin her Internal Medicine Residency with IU School of Medicine in July. She shares her story of immigrating from India and her passion for cardiovascular health.

Laura Gates | May 08, 2023

2023 PhD grad hopes to 'be part of a big win' in neurodegenerative disease

Lauren Hirschfeld, PhD, spoke at the Class of 2023 commencement ceremony May 8. Her advice to graduates: "Never stop asking, 'Why?'"

Laura Gates | May 08, 2023

7 IU School of Medicine students named among IUPUI's 'Premier 10'

Twenty-three IU School of Medicine students were named among the IUPUI Elite 50, including seven IU School of Medicine students in the Premier 10.

IU School of Medicine | May 05, 2023

Class of 2023: Four years of resilience and integrity

Megan Stephens | May 03, 2023

Lauren Turner with brother William at the Class of 2025 White Coat Ceremony

What does the white coat mean?

IU medical student Lauren Turner shares her journey to the white coat. As the Class of 2025 starts clinical rotations, Turner is eager to become part of a team providing compassionate care during patients’ darkest days.

Laura Gates | May 01, 2023

'Attitude is contagious'

IU School of Medicine Class of 2023 graduate Punit Vyas received IUPUI's top graduate student recognition--the 2023 Charles R. Bantz Award for Excellence. He was one of seven IU School of Medicine students named to the IUPUI 2023 Premier 10.