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New Vice Chair of Anatomic Pathology

'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

Caine named president-elect of the National Medical Association

Virginia Caine, MD, was named president-elect of the National Medical Association during the organization’s national convention in New Orleans.

Orthopaedic Surgery faculty member Khusboo Desai, MD, MS, explains a bone repair technique to a student during IU's Perry Initiative outreach event in 2023.

IU has great success with first Perry Initiative

Fewer than 8 percent of the nation’s orthopaedic surgeons are women, but groups like The Perry Initiative work to boost that number by holding outreach programs across the country. During these events, female high school, college and medical students who are interested in science, engineering and medicine have the chance to interact and learn from female professionals in the fields they aspire to join.

Caitlin VanOverberghe | Jun 29, 2023

Quick thinking: New resident finds connections between fencing and medicine

Whether she’d be holding an epee or a scalpel, Rita Somogyi likes situations that keep her on her toes and moving quickly. She likes being part of a team that can win in competition or work together to find solutions to patients’ problems.

Caitlin VanOverberghe | Jun 28, 2023

Elle Geddes, MD, at IBJ Forty Under 40 recognition event

Called to cardiovascular genetics

Elle Geddes, MD, is one of just two cardiovascular geneticists in the state of Indiana. She recently was named to the IBJ 2023 Forty Under 40 for her career achievements and contributions to medical genetics.

Laura Gates | Jun 12, 2023

Megan McHenry with global health colleagues at the IBJ Forty Under 40 event

Walk together: McHenry leads reciprocal innovation in Kenya, Indiana

Megan McHenry, MD, director of pediatric global health education at IU School of Medicine, was named to the IBJ 2023 Forty Under 40. McHenry collaborates with Kenyan colleagues to improve the lives of children with neurodevelopmental challenges in Kenya and Indiana.

Laura Gates | Jun 06, 2023

2023 IU School of Medicine Excellence in Leadership Awards

This blog post highlights some of the incredible student leaders and organizations at IU School of Medicine that have made an impact on their peers and surrounding communities.

Megan Stephens | May 24, 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

IUEM Women with Drive

Department of Emergency Medicine | May 16, 2023