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Executive Leadership

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Scott D. Boden, MD, will be the 11th dean of Indiana University School of Medicine.

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IU names executive vice president for university clinical affairs and dean of IU School of Medicine

Scott D. Boden has been named executive vice president for university clinical affairs at Indiana University and dean of the IU School of Medicine.

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Research Renaissance

NIH funding has increased more than 95 percent over the past five years, and the school’s NIH ranking is currently 32nd in the nation and 15th among public medical schools. IU School of Medicine has been widely recognized for its seminal contributions to research related to public health priorities such as Alzheimer’s disease, musculoskeletal health, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Research Expertise
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Statewide Training

The school is capitalizing on its statewide footprint and the strengths of its nine campuses to graduate physicians who will serve all Hoosiers. More students are completing clinical rotations outside of Indianapolis, the school is partnering with community hospitals to add residency programs throughout the state, and campuses are developing scholarly concentrations that showcase their unique expertise and prepare students to tackle the most pressing challenges in health care.

Education Programs
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Leading-Edge Care

IU School of Medicine has moved more than 65 independent physician groups into a single faculty group practice, IU Health Physicians, to improve delivery of care and strengthen the alignment of clinical, education and research missions. As a result, more Hoosiers have access to advanced care and the most promising therapies in the form of clinical research studies.

Clinical Affairs
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Attracting Funding

Grantmakers and individual donors have taken note of the school’s ambitious vision and are investing generously in research and other programs. The IU School of Medicine raised more than $1.7 billion as part of For All: The Indiana University Bicentennial Campaign, including 99 endowed chairs and professorships and 144 endowed scholarships.

Impact of Giving

News from the Dean's Office

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'Aim High': Dean Hess shares lessons learned from leading the nation's largest medical school

IU School of Medicine Dean Jay L. Hess shared leadership tips during a fireside chat with Stephen Bogdewic on April 30, and colleagues say what they admire about Hess as a leader of the school for nearly 13 years. He will step down as dean in July.

May 08, 2026

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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.

April 17, 2026

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IU School of Medicine dean, faculty honored with IBJ Excellence in Health Care awards

The Indianapolis Business Journal honored several IU School of Medicine faculty, including Dean Jay L. Hess, for outstanding efforts to improve the health of people in Indiana.

February 10, 2026