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IU School of Medicine dedicates Medical Education and Research Building in new Indy Health District

On April 22, 2025, IU held a dedication ceremony for the School of Medicine’s new Medical Education and Research Building that will open this summer right next to IU Health's new hospital in the Indy Health District.

Laura Gates  | Apr 22, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Announcing Scholarly Concentrations: They’re Not Just Academic

Dear Colleagues, One of our obligations as a medical school—and a priority of our strategic plan—is to maximize the success of our learners. Certainly, that

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA
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Hey Alexa, why do we need another dean?

Dear Colleagues, You may have read the recent announcement about our new CIO and executive associate dean. And you may have wondered why the school needs

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA

Will Indiana University School of Medicine make tuition free?

Will Indiana University School of Medicine make tuition free? I have been asked that question many times since NYU announced this summer that it would

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA
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Direct from the Dean: Let’s start a conversation

Dear Colleagues, I hope that your fall is off to a good start. As I look to the future of Indiana University School of Medicine,

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA