Oliver Strobel speaks from the podium at graduation, wearing his graduation regalia
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Two callings, one mission: PhD graduate highlights importance of both scientists and clinicians as brother graduates with MD

Oliver Strobel and his brother Julian both graduated from the IU School of Medicine, Julian with an MD and Oliver with a PhD. Oliver spoke at the 2025 Graduate Recognition Ceremony about the contributions of biomedical scientists.

Laura Gates  | May 19, 2025
Okoruwa giving MD commencement speech

MD graduate urges Class of 2025 to carry legacy of care and compassion into residency

Since she was a young girl, Precious Okoruwa knew that she was destined to become a doctor.

Jasmin Cheairs
Medical Education and Research Building atrium with white staircases and people in the sunlight lobby

IU School of Medicine dedicates Medical Education and Research Building in new Indy Health District

On April 22, 2025, IU held a dedication ceremony for the School of Medicine’s new Medical Education and Research Building that will open this summer

Laura Gates
A man wearing a green shirt speaks to medical students at the zoo.

Wilderness Medicine students take crash course in venom at Indianapolis Zoo

Members of the Wilderness Medicine Student Interest Group, offered through the IU School of Medicine, didn't have to travel to a foreign land for a

Rory Appleton
man pulling red luggage through airport

Tips and tricks to travel safely and stay healthy this spring break

Whether you are traveling for spring break by car, plane, or boat, staying healthy while doing so is important.

Jasmin Cheairs
Sarah Vaught in air, during a tandem skydive, with a big smile on her face

Journey to MD: Vaught shares experiences from first semester on West Lafayette campus

First-year medical student Sarah Vaught enjoys the small class size and opportunities on the West Lafayette regional campus, where she participates in the Care of

Laura Gates
Mout-Maine Moustapha sits in a classroom at the IU School of Medicine next to two peers

Journey to MD: Moustapha steps into leadership as class president

Entering his second semester as an IU medical student, Mout-Maine Moustapha is already leading as president of the Class of 2028. Read the second installment

Laura Gates
Rada Malko (right) receiving her poster award from Amelia Linnemann, PhD (left) at the 2024 Wells Center Retreat.

Navigating adversity to advance medicine: The inspiring journey of Rada Malko

Read the inspiring story of how Rada Malko overcame the adversities of being a young immigrant to becoming an accomplished student at the IU School

Jennifer Eicher
Headshot of Laura Vater, blonde woman in dark blazer on white background, smiling

Narrative medicine: IU oncologist uses storytelling to promote humanism in medical practice

Laura Vater, MD, MPH, uses storytelling to promote humanism in medicine, focusing on wellbeing of both physicians and their patients.

Laura Gates
Sabin Karki and Brooke Stephanian stand with Dr. Gregory Borschel in front of a presentation screen at an IU Innovation pitch competition.

Entrepreneurial duo forges path for medical student innovation at IU

Medical student entrepreneurs Brooke Stephanian and Sabin Karki hold two medical device patents and have a NASA research grant. They aim to expand entrepreneurship programming

Laura Gates