Have you ever wondered what makes each of IU School of Medicine’s nine campuses unique? Check out a few reasons why students love their campus.
Bloomington
- Located on Indiana University’s flagship campus in Bloomington—with dozens of cultures represented in the food and arts scene
- Basketball. Need we say more?
- The campus will soon be getting a brand new academic health center—one of the largest in the state
- Hosts a Scholarly Concentration in Human Sexuality and Health
Evansville
- The school is located in the brand new, state-of-the-art Stone Family Center for Health Sciences in the heart of downtown Evansville—complete with a 25,000-square-foot clinical simulation center
- Awards more scholarships than any other campus—with $250,000 in awards last year alone
- As a tri-state city, offers a vibrant food, culture, and entertainment scene
- Hosts a Scholarly Concentration in Quality and Innovation in Health Care
Fort Wayne
- The second-largest metropolitan area in Indiana with a blend of affordable housing, great restaurants and no shortage of things to do across the city
- Large hospital systems with Level II Trauma Centers, diverse patient populations and a wealth of valuable clinical experiences
- Free parking on campus and at clinical sites
- Hosts a Scholarly Concentration in Health Systems Science
Indianapolis
- Located in the 12th largest city in the U.S., this is the largest medical campus in the IU School of Medicine system, giving students access to diverse patient populations
- Home of a busy Student Outreach Clinic, providing much-needed care to Indianapolis’ underinsured and uninsured populations
- Hosts dual degree programs such as the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), which grants students an MD as well as a PhD in a biomedical science
- Hosts Scholarly Concentrations in Business of Medicine, Genetics in Medicine, Health Information Technology, and Public Health
Muncie
- Students benefit from being able to develop skills in a 10,000-square-foot clinical simulation center as well a Healthy Lifestyle Center
- Home of the Ball Brothers Foundation’s Maplewood Mansion—where many visiting students stay during clinical clerkships in Muncie
- As the only campus located on hospital property, the Muncie campus affords students easy access to clinical mentors and shadowing
- Hosts a Scholarly Concentration in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Northwest-Gary
- The campus is only 25 miles from Chicago—making it easy for students to access amenities in one of the largest cities in the U.S.
- Near five Federally-Qualified Health Centers—providing students access to diverse clinical populations
- Because of the campus’ location near IU-Northwest, students have access to unwind with free art exhibits, virtual reality games and fitness amenities
- Hosts a Scholarly Concentration in Urban Medicine and Health Care Disparities
South Bend
- Home of the student-run Navari Student Outreach Clinic, which serves the underserved in South Bend
- Offers multiple dual degree programs such as the MD/MS in global health—a collaboration with Notre Dame University
- Located adjacent to Notre Dame’s iconic campus and a vibrant restaurant and shopping scene
- Hosts a Scholarly Concentration in Ethics, Equity and Justice
Terre Haute
- Home of the student-led Molly Wheat Memorial Clinic, which serves the area’s underserved patient populations
- Located near Indiana State University’s campus—connecting students with a bustling college atmosphere
- The location for the school’s Rural Medical Education Program
- Hosts a Scholarly Concentration in Rural Health
West Lafayette
- Located on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus, students benefit from a culturally buzzing Big Ten school environment—with numerous sports, food and other activities
- Between the first and second year of medical school, students can participate in a Summer Emergency Room Shadowing Program, during which students are assigned full-time to an emergency medicine physician in an apprentice-like situation
- Some students say it’s pretty fun wearing their IU gear on a Purdue campus—they also say the tight-knit community is pretty great, too
- Hosts a Scholarly Concentration in Care of Hispanic/Latino Patients as well as Biomedical Engineering and Applied Medical Technology
