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Spring 2026 All School Meeting: Dean Hess looks back on progress made in education, research, patient care

Dean Jay L. Hess addressed the IU School of Medicine community a final time during the Spring All School Meeting on April 16, giving a retrospective update on the school’s notable progress during his tenure, beginning in 2013. He will retire in July.

Laura Gates  | Apr 17, 2026
Three medical students in a dimly lit room assess the condition of an actor portraying an overdose during a simulation exercise with video screens behind them

Collaborative mass casualty simulation takes learning beyond the classroom for IU medical students

Mitch Krathwohl organized an immersive learning opportunity for first-year medical students in his FCP1 course. It was a collaborative effort involving Indianapolis EMS, Eskenazi Health,

Laura Gates
William Wooden pictured alongside a surgery trainee. | Photo courtesy William Wooden

Plastic surgeon reflects on a career of mentorship and impact

From an early interest in surgery to shaping care across Indiana, William Wooden, MD, reflects on a career defined by impact and a legacy that

Sarah Lounsbury
A large group of IU faculty and staff pose in the MERB simulation center

Cross-campus collaboration leads to success for simulation center's first large-scale event

The Medical Education and Research Building Simulation Center hosted its first large-scale standardized patient event, which came together in just one week through the power

Laura Gates
Dr. Bohnstedt with the IU Health team holding a sign celebrating the first STRIDE patient surgeries.

First-of-its-kind treatment marks ‘huge leap forward’ in caring for adults with hydrocephalus

Bradley Bohnstedt has now treated two patients as part of a pioneering clinical trial for adults living with a life-threatening condition caused by a buildup

Allie Northcutt
A stock image of someone holding a model kidney

Beyond dialysis: Research, individualized interventions and education revolutionize kidney care

During National Kidney Awareness Month, members of the Division of Nephrology reflect on their passion for improving treatments and preventing kidney diseases.

Caitlin VanOverberghe
Four students in surgical scrubs practice lifesaving skills on a woman lying in a hospital bed.

First breath to last: Consortium trains respiratory therapists for work in Indiana hospitals

A consortium led by IU Health trains IU students to become respiratory therapists — filling a critical need in Indiana and nationwide.

Laura Gates
Lucia Li stand next to a health department worker and observes as a tattoo shop worker prepares to give a tattoo.

Public health meets medicine: IU medical students join county health departments aiming for a healthier Indiana

The Public Health Externship is an immersive experience allowing senior medical students to learn from Indiana's county health department workers about upstream interventions that make

Laura Gates
Steven Rhodes

IU neurofibromatosis specialist named ASCI Young Physician-Scientist awardee

Steven Rhodes has been honored with the ASCI Young Physician-Scientist Award, which recognizes his dual commitment to advancing NF1 research and providing exceptional care to

Jackie Maupin
Portrait of Dr. Patricia Garcia

IU neuropsychologist dedicated to transforming brain heath care and research for Hispanic communities

Patricia Garcia combines her passion for cross-cultural research with bilingual clinical care to improve outcomes for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury and other

Allie Northcutt