Contreras Burrola (right) poses with her husband, Nick Schwartz, and dog, Moss.
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MSTP student's journey a study in resilience

Cristie Contreras Burrola, born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, is in her third year of the Medical Scientist Training Program after attending MIT and Oxford.

Lori Hart  | Sep 09, 2025
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Dual degree program trains medical students in public health for broader approach to preventive care

IU School of Medicine and the Fairbanks School of Public Health have partnered to launch a four-year MD/MPH program, training medical students in public health, an

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Retiring Terre Haute leader inspired generations of rural doctors

As leader of the IU School of Medicine—Terre Haute campus since 2008, Taihung "Peter" Duong has helped train many of Indiana’s rural physicians. He will

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Picture shows Joseph Harmon about to present a red bag to a graduate student as other school leadership applaud.

Clinical skills leader brings customized medical education to IU South Bend medical students

Joseph P. Harmon, director of clinical skills education, says South Bend medical students learn more than foundational sciences; they also learn essential skills to be

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A pen and a stethoscope sit on a paper labeled "Health Insurance."

Submit health insurance waiver by Sept. 15

If you already have medical insurance, you may be eligible to waive the IU-sponsored coverage you're automatically enrolled in.

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IU medical student named to AAMC board of directors

IU School of Medicine student Gloria Xue will serve a two-year term on the Association of American Medical Colleges Board of Directors, representing medical students

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Medical student honored with national public health award

IU School of Medicine student David Gunderman was chosen for the United States Public Health Service 2025 Excellence in Public Health Award.

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MERB parking request form now open for Fall 2025, action required for Phase 1 Indianapolis students

Class of 2029, submit your MERB parking request by July 18.

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Students connect through statewide book club focused on intellectual wellness

IU School of Medicine students are exploring intellectual wellness this July through a shared reading experience.

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How to find work-life balance during medical school

Finding balance as a medical student or resident isn't just possible — it's essential for your well-being, growth and ability to care for others with

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