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Remembering William Cordell Jr., MD: 'The reason I became a doctor'

William Cordell Jr., MD, a Department of Emergency Medicine faculty member for more than 25 years, passed away on March 2, 2025. Dr. Cordell, known as Bill to friends and colleagues, was a dedicated, innovative and inspiring physician to many in the emergency department. He shaped the careers of countless medical professionals and he had a unique gift for making learning both meaningful and enjoyable. Cordell's legacy lives on through the many lives he touched, and his influence will continue to shape emergency medicine for years to come.

Dr. Grant Parrelli

A Physician’s Road Back Home

Dr. Grant Parrelli shares his experience as a visiting student.

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Lindsay Weaver headshot

Weaver carries ER experience into role as Indiana health commissioner

Emergency Medicine faculty Lindsay Weaver, MD, became Indiana state health commissioner in June 2023 and now leads the Health First Indiana initiative. 

Laura Gates
tap study logo reads "TAP: Trauma and PCC Study." The A in TAP is outlined in a red blood droplet.

IU School of Medicine is participating in the Trauma and Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (TAP) Trial

Bleeding out is the most common cause of preventable death after injury. We are participating in an international study to see if a blood clotting

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Dr. Gregory Taylor with Devin Loudy and his family at Lake Michigan

Smile Maker: Muncie emergency medicine physician launches 'Physicians for Wishes'

Emergency medicine physician Gregory Taylor launched the Physicians for Wishes YouTube channel to grant wishes for people with critical illnesses. Devin Loudy enjoyed a Lake

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Dr. Sean Thompson and nurse, Sam.

Summer Sports Injuries: Indiana Families Can Count on Dr. Sean Thompson

Sean Thompson, MD, provides exceptional care in the pediatric emergency department.

Department of Emergency Medicine

IUEM Women with Drive

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Dr. Julia Vaizer with INDYCAR driver Kyle Kirkwood

Women physicians lead the field in Motorsports Medicine

Motorsports Medicine pioneer Julia Vaizer, MD, is the first female medical director for INDYCAR and IMS. The women-led medical team at the track also includes Angela

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Dr. Geoffrey Billows Reflects on Longtime Career

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Dr. Gregory Taylor in military fatigues

Above and Beyond: IU emergency physician promoted to major in U.S. Air Force

Dr. Gregory M. Taylor, an emergency physician at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, was promoted to major in the U.S. Air Force on September 11,

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