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Wilderness Medicine students take crash course in venom at Indianapolis Zoo

Members of the Wilderness Medicine Student Interest Group, offered through the IU School of Medicine, didn't have to travel to a foreign land for a crash course in venomous spiders and serpents. They simply ventured a few miles down the road to visit the medical school's downtown neighbor, the Indianapolis Zoo.

Rory Appleton  | Apr 02, 2025
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
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
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
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

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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
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
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
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.

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Lauren Turner with brother William at the Class of 2025 White Coat Ceremony

What does the white coat mean?

IU medical student Lauren Turner shares her journey to the white coat. As the Class of 2025 starts clinical rotations, Turner is eager to become

Laura Gates