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IU School of Medicine receives $3 million to study improving surgeon well-being, DEI

The Department of Surgery was recently awarded another $3 million grant from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to continue studying ways to improve well-being and DEI in surgical residents and faculty across more than 200 hospitals in United States.

Christina Griffiths  |  Feb 29, 2024

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Kovacs advocates for cardiac emergency preparedness

Sports cardiologist Richard Kovacs leads cardiac screening for the NFL Scouting Combine and advocates for widespread CPR training.

Laura Gates  |  Feb 16, 2024

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What's in a name?

Humor Break: IU School of Medicine's fittingly named faculty include pediatrician Dr. Huggins, anatomy instructor Dr. Organ and bone researcher Dr. Bonewald. Could there be

Laura Gates  |  Feb 15, 2024

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Genetic detectives unlock 16-year mystery

IU’s Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic gains national distinction for expertise in diagnosing unknown genetic disorders as part of international investigative network.

Laura Gates  |  Feb 13, 2024

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A Hearty Influencer: Cardiovascular Fellow builds following as advocate for diverse patient, student populations

Success and empowerment can only be found where support is plentiful. Courtland Blount, MD, strongly believes that – so much so that he’s set out

Caitlin VanOverberghe  |  Feb 02, 2024

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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  |  Jan 30, 2024

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Urologic oncologist turns to IU mentors for his own testicular cancer treatment

Sean Kern, MD, an IU-trained urologic oncologist and founding director of the military’s testicular cancer enterprise, was diagnosed with the very disease he specializes in

Laura Gates  |  Dec 20, 2023

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Barbie!

Since Barbie’s creation in the 1950s, she’s gone through some drastic makeovers. The popular children’s toy created by Mattel boasts the slogan “you can be

Christina Griffiths  |  Dec 19, 2023

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2023: A year of advancements in education, innovation and Hoosier health

IU School of Medicine launched its 2030 Strategic Plan in spring 2023 and is celebrating achievements in the three pillars: Maximize learner success statewide; Accelerate

IU School of Medicine  |  Dec 07, 2023

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Celebrating Excellence: Meet West Lafayette student, community advocate Bri Rayman

West Lafayette medical student Briana Rayman leads the opening of the new Crossroads Student Outreach Clinic at IU Health Arnett Hospital. Rayman is recipient of

Laura Gates  |  Nov 30, 2023