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Class of 1975 graduate celebrates 50 years with IU School of Medicine—West Lafayette

Patrick O’Neil, MD, Class of 1975, has been teaching at IU School of Medicine--West Lafayette for nearly 50 years. The campus honors him for his longstanding commitment to training physicians in Indiana.

Laura Gates  | Apr 04, 2025
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Benjamin, Bayon recognized as Women of INfluence

An IU School of Medicine faculty physician and a post-graduate researcher were recently recognized as 2017 Women of INfluence by the National Center of Excellence

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A Pacifist Was Called to Serve in Vietnam

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accord, which ushered in the end of U.S. combat in Vietnam. An estimated 1.3 million

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Forced to Flee Vietnam, a Family Found a Home in Indiana

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accord, which ushered in the end of U.S. combat in Vietnam. An estimated 1.3 million

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‘We had to persist’

Alumnus’ memoir details service in Vietnam This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accord, which ushered in the end of U.S. combat

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Alumnus takes community approach in caring for Oregonians

By Matthew Harris Dr. Jim Rickards’ patients were frequent flyers. Or at least that’s what they were called in emergency rooms around Oregon’s Yamhill County.

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A PRESCRIPTION FOR WINE: Pro tips from an IU School of Medicine alumnus-turned winemaker

By Karen Spataro It’s the holiday season, when we often find ourselves popping into a wine shop to grab some wine for a hostess gift

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2017 IU School of Medicine Year in Review

Indiana University School of Medicine celebrated another banner year in 2017, making continued strides to enhance medical education and pioneer new treatments for patients in

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Alumnus and his wife open doors for future physicians

By Matt Harris George Sorrells spent one summer in medical school working on an assembly line bolting bumpers onto buses to help pay for his

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Hiring a babysitter this holiday season? You may have an IU School of Medicine alumna to thank.

By Karen Spataro Long before the ball drops in Time’s Square this New Year’s Eve, another countdown has begun: The number of days left for

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Life after Medicine: Alumni pursue passions in retirement.

In the United States, more than 225,000 physicians are older than age 60 and close to winding down their careers. For many, retirement provides a

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