News and Events for the Department of Surgery at IU School of Medicine, including exciting medical advances in both surgical procedure and research.
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FEATURED STORIES

FEATURED STORY

Indy Advantage: A Top Destination for Surgical Residents

Located in the heart of the Midwest and ranked among the friendliest cities in the nation, Indianapolis offers a blend of big-city opportunity and small-town charm. From a vibrant food scene and cultural offerings to world-class sports and green spaces, the city has it all.

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

Entrepreneurial duo forges path for medical student innovation at IU

Third-year medical students Brooke Stephanian and Sabin Karki came to the Indiana University School of Medicine with one medical device startup already in their portfolio. Now the grade school pals from Terre Haute, Indiana, have secured a grant from NASA to work on their next big invention.

Miller helps medical students practice on a surgical simulation device.
SURGICAL EDUCATION

Giving Future Surgeons a Head Start: Payton Miller’s Commitment to Hands-On Training

With a clear passion for surgical education and mentorship, Payton Miller, MD, is shaping the next generation of surgeons.

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