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'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 6% of U.S. physicians are Hispanic, and just 2.4% are Latina.

Laura Gates  |  Sep 18, 2023

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Mariel Luna Hinojosa in cap and gown

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

Rita Somogyi smiles into the camera in front of a green background.

Quick thinking: New resident finds connections between fencing and medicine
Whether she’d be holding an epee or a scalpel, Rita Somogyi likes situations that keep her on her toes and moving quickly. She likes being

Caitlin VanOverberghe  |  Jun 28, 2023

Victoria Ochs presents her research at the ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting.

IU student’s research highlights gaps in pediatric diabetes care
A recent study by Indiana University School of Medicine student Victoria Ochs focused on CGM alarm use among pediatric patients and revealed significant gaps in

Jackie Maupin  |  Jun 20, 2023

APAMSA members enjoy an outing

APAMSA builds community, highlights diversity among Asian Pacific Americans in medicine
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. IU medical students of AAPI heritage share their experiences with the APAMSA student interest group, created

Laura Gates  |  May 23, 2023

headshots of the md/phd elite 50 winners

Meet the MSTP’s Elite 50 Recipients
Three MD/PhD students from the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) were recognized among this year's Elite 50 recipients, the best of the best among IUPUI's graduate

IU School of Medicine  |  May 22, 2023

Ryley Bugay in white coat; Bugay with Philippines flag

IU School of Medicine-Evansville student to compete in FIFA Women's World Cup
IU School of Medicine-Evansville student Ryley Bugay will play on the Philippines Women’s National Football Team in the FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer.

Laura Gates  |  May 15, 2023

Lauren Hirschfeld in cap and gown

2023 PhD grad hopes to 'be part of a big win' in neurodegenerative disease
Lauren Hirschfeld, PhD, spoke at the Class of 2023 commencement ceremony May 8. Her advice to graduates: "Never stop asking, 'Why?'"

Laura Gates  |  May 08, 2023

Purva Patel in cap and gown with American and Indian flags

Class of 2023 MD graduate: 'Grateful to be living out my dream'
2023 MD graduate Purva Patel will begin her Internal Medicine Residency with IU School of Medicine in July. She shares her story of immigrating from

Laura Gates  |  May 08, 2023

2023 Premier 10 student photos

7 IU School of Medicine students named among IUPUI's 'Premier 10'
Twenty-three IU School of Medicine students were named among the IUPUI Elite 50, including seven IU School of Medicine students in the Premier 10.

IU School of Medicine  |  May 05, 2023