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Residents and fellows honor diversity champions with the inaugural Multicultural Physicians’ Alliance Gala

Faculty, residents and fellows joined together recently at the Indianapolis Artsgarden to celebrate the inaugural Multicultural Physicians’ Alliance (MPA) Gala.

Christina Griffiths | May 26, 2023

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Multicultural Physicians' Alliance Inaugural Gala

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

Laura Gates | May 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

Laura Gates | May 16, 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

Department brings Perry Initiative to IU

Erika Daley, an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine, is hoping to pass these assurances along to

Caitlin VanOverberghe | May 11, 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

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

Medical students host Mini Medical School for nearly 100 Indiana high school students

Nearly 100 high school students from all over the state of Indiana attended the spring Mini Medical School event hosted by Indiana University School of

Christina Griffiths | May 02, 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

Laura Gates | May 01, 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