IU School of Medicine

Indianapolis Campus

Supporting collaboration that sparks creativity and innovation in health care.

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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

Request a Safewalk escort:
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 Campus Areas of Interest

Indianapolis News

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Esteemed radiology professor named president-elect of Indiana State Medical Association, aims to inspire the next generation

Richard Gunderman, a professor at the IU School of Medicine, has been named the 179th president of the Indiana State Medical Association, an organization representing over 9,500 physicians and students. Gunderman said his mission is to restore pride and joy in medicine.

October 02, 2025

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Educational affairs leader refines training for future physicians at med school’s 9 campuses

Bradley L. Allen, a onetime first-generation student from rural Iowa, now leads educational affairs at IU School of Medicine, the nation’s largest medical school.

October 01, 2025

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Seymour Friedberg: First Director, Medical Educational Resources Program, 1966-1971

A quiet visionary, Seymour “Sy” Friedberg transformed medical education in Indiana by building a groundbreaking statewide television network that connected doctors, students and campuses like never before.

September 30, 2025

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IU School of Medicine names cancer researcher as inaugural chair of Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology

John Turchi will lead the newly merged Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology at the IU School of Medicine. 

September 25, 2025

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Flu season: Tips to protect your health

Flu season is here, so it’s a good time to review information about the contagious respiratory illness and learn what steps you can take to protect yourself, your family and your community from the flu.

September 24, 2025

Events

Oct 06 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Pilates Club

Medical Education and Research Building

Oct 07 12:00am - 1:00pm

Seminar: James McGrath, PhD

FESLER HALL

Oct 07 12:00pm

Membership Seminar: Steve Strakowski, MD, and Stacey Halum, MD

NEUROSCIENCES RESEARCH BUILDING

Oct 07 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ophthalmology SIG Call-Out

Medical Education and Research Building

Oct 08 7:00am - 10:00am

Dept. of Surgery Education, Rm IB 317, 7AM-10AM

Ruth Lilly Medical Library (IB)