Global Health Blog | IU School of Medicine

Department of Surgery Advancing Global Care by Welcoming Two International Pediatric Surgeons

As an opportunity to further their knowledge and expertise, pediatric surgeons, George Ngock, MD, of Cameroon and Saule Suleimanova, MD, of Kazakhstan, are advancing their skills in Indianapolis to improve care for patients in their home country.

Sarah Lounsbury | Jun 05, 2024

Dr. Jenny Baenziger with eight other people holding certificates

Global Health Pathway Provides New Perspectives and Opportunities

Many doctors choose to complete residency at Indiana University School of Medicine because they aspire to care for patients in underserved communities both locally and

Debbie Ungar | May 31, 2024

Several people in an operating room with Dr. Al-Haddad pointing to a screen

New GI Partnership Improves Lives

Through the AMPATH partnership, a team from IU School of Medicine spent a week in March at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) holding a

Debbie Ungar | May 31, 2024

IU School of Medicine students Madeline Cory, Om Dalal, Bethlehem Daniel and Ryan McArdle

Medical Students Prepare for Summer of Learning in Kenya

A summer of personal and professional growth awaits four Indiana University School of Medicine students selected as Slemenda Scholars by the IU Center for Global

Debbie Ungar | Apr 30, 2024

Photo of 10 people in front of college of health sciences in Kenya

Reflections on Radiology Training in Kenya

Morgan McLuckey is a current resident in her final year of training in the Department of Radiology at Indiana University. Through the AMPATH partnership, she

Grant Callen, Helen Li and Roshni Dhoot in 2017 and in 2024.

Slemenda Scholars Reunite in Kenya as Residents with Global Health Aspirations

In 2017, three Indiana University School of Medicine students spent the summer in Eldoret, Kenya, as Slemenda Scholars and this year ended up back in Eldoret

Debbie Ungar | Mar 27, 2024

Andrea Conroy, PhD, receiving the 2023 Bailey K. Ashford Medal

Andrea Conroy honored as 2023 Bailey K. Ashford Medalist

In October 2023, Andrea Conroy, PhD, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine was honored with the prestigious Bailey K. Ashford

Jackie Maupin | Nov 15, 2023

'Mi doctorita': Medical resident fosters mentorship for Latinx community at IU School of Medicine

Mariel Luna Hinojosa, MD, is on a mission to have more Hispanic students become doctors--and to create supportive environments for them in academic medicine. Only

Laura Gates | Sep 18, 2023

Hugo and Alejandra Rodriguez in white coats

Hispanic Heritage Month: Mexican American siblings share what it means to become doctors

Siblings Alejandra and Hugo Rodriguez share the experiences that influenced their passions, leading both to pursue medical degrees at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Laura Gates | Sep 08, 2023

Three women watch a simulation from behind a women. In the room are a male physician and two young women.

Global Health Simulation Trains Pediatricians to Better Care for Patients

Your patient is a 15-year-old Burmese female adolescent who came in alone for her well-child check. She speaks Hakha Chin and an interpreter is needed.

Debbie Ungar | Aug 30, 2023