IU School of Medicine

Indianapolis Campus

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Indiana University School of Medicine—Indianapolis

At the Indianapolis campus, located downtown, IU School of Medicine offers the full range of medical education programs, including an undergraduate health professions program, MD coursework and clinical training, graduate degree programs in basic sciences, and graduate medical education as well as dual degree programs and more. This campus offers exceptional participation opportunities for research experience, student interest groups and extracurricular activities along with continuing medical education programming for alumni and faculty.

The IU School of Medicine–Indianapolis campus offers access to and collaboration with some of the nation’s top clinical partners as well as premier laboratories and other research facilities. Led by outstanding medical education and research experts — many of whom rank among the nation’s best physicians and scientists — this urban campus offers advanced medical education in the heart of one of the most affordable, progressive and economically healthy cities in the United States. This family-friendly city has been ranked as one of the best places in the nation to live by U.S. News & World Report and ranked #21 out of 200 cities as the Best Place for Business and Careers by Forbes Magazine.

Emergency Contacts

Public safety emergency:
317-274-7911

Facility-related emergencies:
317-278-1900

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317-274-7233 (SAFE)


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A place to feed your curiosity

Join students from the MD/PhD dual degree program on a tour of the Indianapolis campus, where medical and graduate students have access to premier educational resources like the Ruth Lily Medical Library and state of the art, highly funded research centers.

Thrive in Indianapolis

From campus maps to policies and guidelines, medical students can access campus-specific resources to better understand how to get around and make the most of their time at the Indianapolis campus of IU School of Medicine.

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Indianapolis News

Tuan Tran portrait

Malaria researcher focused on preventing United States outbreak

Using field studies, laboratory experiments, and advanced multiomic analysis, Tuan Tran's work examines how the immune system responds to malaria, with the goal of reducing severe disease in the children most affected worldwide.

January 15, 2026

Dr. Heather Largura (Far Left), Dr. Joseph Wheat (Middle Left), Dr. David Aronoff (Middle Right), and Dr. Samir K. Gupta (Far Right) standing on the third floor of Emerson hall in front of the upstairs staircase.

IU School of Medicine expands infectious disease care with new line of defense

The Division of Infectious Diseases at IU School of Medicine now has two dedicated transplant infectious disease specialists leading care across IU Health hospitals, with plans to grow the faculty and launch a specialized fellowship by 2027.

January 15, 2026

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IU researchers uncover targetable weakness in hard-to-treat blood cancer

IU School of Medicine researchers have found that acute myeloid leukemia relies on an inflammation signal that can be targeted to weaken the treatment-resistant blood cancer.

January 14, 2026

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Maternal health awareness: How an obstetrics medical director addresses maternal health issues in Indiana

Maternal health disparities continue in Indiana, affecting each population at different rates. Caroline Rouse, medical director for maternity services at Riley Children’s Health, is committed to ensuring the best care and experience for patients.

January 12, 2026

Molly Mizenko, wearing an IU sweatshirt, sits on a couch with her parents and brother

IU trains genetic counselors in rapidly evolving field

Graduates of the IU Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program work in clinics across Indiana and fill an important role on the care team, helping patients navigate both medical and psychosocial aspects of a diagnosis.

January 09, 2026

Events

Jan 16 7:30am - 3:30pm

CREOG Exam, Rm IB 224 & 225, 7:30AM-3:30PM

Ruth Lilly Medical Library (IB)

Jan 16 1:00pm - 2:00pm

BIOM Thesis Defense Seminar: Matt Austin, PhD Candidate

635 Barnhill Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46202

Jan 17 8:00pm - 11:59pm

St. Vitus Dance 2026

Crane Bay Event Center

Jan 19 12:00pm - 1:00pm

CANCELED: CDMD Seminar Series: Andreis Kalsbeek, PhD

1210 Waterway Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202