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In case you missed it: Spring 2021 All-School Meeting highlights

IU School of Medicine is emerging triumphant after weathering the pandemic storm. Dean Jay Hess was joined by Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie at the Spring 2021 All School Meeting on May 4, 2021. The meeting included research highlights, recognition of Trustees’ Teaching Award winners and faculty election results.

IU School of Medicine | May 06, 2021

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Dr. Patricia Treadwell named Special Advisor to the Dean, Chief Diversity Officer

In this new role, Dr. Patricia Treadwell will serve as a critical advisor to the dean on matters of diversity, equity and inclusion spanning all

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Jun 16, 2020

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at IU School of Medicine

Against a backdrop of over 100,000 Americans dying of COVID-19—many from underserved populations—the killings of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, George Floyd in Minnesota and other

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Jun 01, 2020

Dean presenting at the Spring 2020 All-School Meeting

Did you miss the All-School Meeting?

While the novel coronavirus has redirected our priorities in recent months, there are many other noteworthy accomplishments of the past year.

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | May 06, 2020

Standing together through COVID-19

In these unprecedented times, thank you for your dedication and resiliency. The people of IU School of Medicine have always stepped up to face big

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Mar 16, 2020

Celebrating three decades of global health leadership and announcing our next director

This past summer, my wife Robin and I made the long trip back to Eldoret, Kenya. There — a five-hour drive from Nairobi and a

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Feb 03, 2020

Big shoes to fill

Indiana University School of Medicine is fortunate to have many thoughtful and visionary leaders serving our school—many of whom have dedicated decades to advancing our

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Sep 26, 2019

Pride in our LGBTQ health care leadership

I recently had the privilege of walking in the Indy Pride parade alongside Indiana University School of Medicine faculty, staff and learners. As we carried

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Jun 13, 2019

Dean Hess highlights initiatives to prepare healers, transform health and improve outcomes for Hoosiers

Dean Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA, updated the IU School of Medicine community about efforts to continuously strengthen the school’s research and education programs

Karen Spataro | May 01, 2019

From near-worst to first?

Dear Colleagues, Have you ever taken a moment to read our vision statement? It says, “IU School of Medicine will lead the transformation of health care

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Feb 28, 2019