Medical Alumni Weekend Schedule

Day 1

Thursday, June 4 — Marriott Hotel at Keystone Crossing

Early Bird Reception
Registration open 5–7 p.m.
Marriott Hotel @ Keystone Crossing

Kick off the weekend early! Reconnect with classmates over cocktails and appetizers at the Marriott at Keystone Crossing. It's the perfect warm-up to an incredible weekend ahead.

6–8 p.m.
Marriott Hotel @ Keystone Crossing
$20 per person (price includes beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres)

Day 2

Friday, June 5 — IU School of Medicine and Marriott at Keystone Crossing

Registration open 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Marriott Hotel @ Keystone Crossing

A New Home for Medical Education and Research
Tour the Medical Education and Research Building — a stunning, 326,000-square-foot facility that's redefining how we educate the next generation of physicians. See cutting-edge simulation labs, collaborative learning spaces and technology that's preparing students for medicine's future.

9–9:50 a.m.
Medical Education and Research Building
Round trip bus service begins at 8 a.m.

Educating the Next Generation: Then, Now and What's Next
Speaker: Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA; Paul Wallach, MD; Bradley Allen, MD, PhD

How has medical education evolved since you were in medical school? Dean Hess joins distinguished faculty to explore the innovations that have transformed learning at the School of Medicine — and what's on the horizon.

10–10:50 a.m.
Medical Education and Research Building
Round trip bus service provided from Marriott Hotel at Keystone Crossing

Frontline Leadership: IU School of Medicine and the COVID-19 Response
Panelists: Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA; Adrian Gardner, MD, MPH; Lana Dbeibo, MD; Michael McRobbie, PhD
Moderator: Mary Dankoski, PhD

Hear the inside story of how IU School of Medicine mobilized during an unprecedented global crisis. Faculty and leaders who were on the front lines share powerful insights from this defining chapter in modern medicine.

11–11:50 a.m.
Medical Education and Research Building
Round trip bus service provided from Marriott Hotel at Keystone Crossing

Community Lunch
Enjoy a relaxed buffet lunch and catch up with friends old and new.

12–1 p.m.
Medical Education and Research Building
Complimentary

Dean Hess's Legacy in Action: Spotlight Conversations
Experience the breakthrough work that has defined this era:

Advancing Discovery By Tatiana Foroud, PhD; Anantha Shekhar, MD, PhD — Groundbreaking research that's accelerating cures
Redefining Cancer Care By Huda Salman, MD, PhD, MA — Innovations that are changing outcomes for patients
Transforming Brain Health By Laurie Gutmann, MD — Chair, Department of Neurology; Co-Director, Neuroscience Institute — New frontiers in neuroscience and treatment

1–3:30 p.m.
Medical Education and Research Building
Roundtrip bus service provided from Marriott Hotel at Keystone Crossing

Leadership Reflections and Welcome Reception
The evening begins with an extraordinary conversation you won't find anywhere: IU School of Medicine's living deans — Drs. Robert W. Holden, D. Craig Brater and Jay L. Hess — reflect on decades of leadership, change and the enduring mission that unites us all.

5–6 p.m. — Leadership Reflections with the Living Deans
Speakers: Robert W. Holden, MD; D. Craig Brater, MD; Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA
Moderator: Stephen P. Bogdewic, PhD

6–7 p.m. — Welcome Reception
Cocktails and conversation prior to the evening's dinner program.

Dinner and Entertainment
Cap off an inspiring day with a festive dinner celebration featuring Sidney Friedman, the Musical Mentalist. Hailed as "the greatest psychic entertainer in America" and seen on over 350 TV shows, including the TODAY SHOW and The View, Sidney combines astonishing mind reading with virtuoso piano performance in a one-of-a-kind show. Watch as he reads the minds of audience members and plays the songs they're thinking of — live on the piano. It's an unforgettable evening of wonder, music and connection that perfectly captures the spirit of this special weekend.

7–9 p.m.
Marriott Hotel @ Keystone Crossing
$90 per person

Day 3

Saturday, June 6 — Marriott at Keystone Crossing

Registration open 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Marriott Hotel @ Keystone Crossing

Discounted breakfast buffet coupons provided

three students in white coats smiling and talking together while they walk down the stairs at the west lafayette campus.

Student Panel: The Future of Medicine
Panelists: Taylor Dotto (MS1); Tushar Sardesai (MS2); Ryan McArdle (MS3); Amin Rimawi (MS3); Will Schneider (MS4)

Meet today's medical students and hear their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Their energy and idealism will remind you why you chose this profession.

9–10 a.m.
Marriott Hotel @ Keystone Crossing

79th Annual Strawberry Shortcake Luncheon
A beloved IU tradition returns! This signature event brings together alumni, donors and the campus community for an afternoon of celebration, recognition and — of course — delicious strawberry shortcake.

11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Marriott Hotel @ Keystone Crossing
$20 per person

Doors open 10:45 a.m.; program begins 11:15 a.m.

Honors recipients of the 2026 Alumni and Faculty Awards:

Distinguished Medical Alumni Award: Samuel Cykert, MD (Class of 1983); Richard K. Wampler, MD (Class of 1974)
Glenn W. Irwin Jr., MD, Distinguished Faculty Award: Caitlin Bernard, MD, MSCI, FACOG; D. Wade Clapp, MD (Class of 1982)
George W. Sorrells Jr., MD, Community Physician Award: James J. Laughlin, MD, FAAP (Class of 1977); Louis M. Profeta, MD (Class of 1990)
Early Career Achievement Award: J. David Mossler, MD, MBA (Class of 2013); Loor Alshawa, MD (Class of 2018)

Campus and City Bus Tour
See how Indianapolis and the IU campus have transformed. From new research facilities to thriving downtown neighborhoods, discover the dynamic community that surrounds our medical school.

1:30–3 p.m.
Marriott Hotel @ Keystone Crossing
Bus leaves hotel following lunch

Class Reunion Reception and Photos
Gather with your classmates for photos and cocktails before your reunion dinner. Capture memories you'll treasure for years to come.

6–7 p.m.
Marriott Hotel @ Keystone Crossing

Class Reunion Dinners
The weekend culminates with intimate class dinners — your chance to share stories, celebrate milestones and strengthen the bonds that time and distance can never break.

7–9 p.m.
Marriott Hotel @ Keystone Crossing
$90 per person