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The origins of the program extend back to the nineties. In 1994, Walter Daly, MD, a faculty member who formerly served as Dean, was appointed to review the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students at IU School of Medicine. During this process, George Rawls, MD, who served as Assistant Dean, recommended to Daly the formation of the Master of Science in Medical Science (MSMS) as a pilot project to replace the Modified Curricular Program. The Master of Science in Medical Science (MSMS) Program launched in the summer of 1995. Establishing committee members included Joseph Christian, MD, PhD, chair; William Bosrom, PhD; Fred Ficklin, MEd; Edward Harper, PhD; Robert Harris, PhD; and George Rawls, MD.

Directors of the program were/are as follows:

  • George Rawls, MD (1995-1998)
  • Edward Harper, PhD (1998-2000)
  • William Agbor-Baiyee, PhD (2000-2011)
  • Ronald Shew, PhD (2011-2016)
  • Vicki Bonds, MS, MEd (2016-2023)
  • Tamika Dawson-Knox, MD (2024 – Present)

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Celebrating 25 Years of the Master of Science in Medical Science Program at IU School of Medicine

The Master of Science in Medical Science (MSMS) program represents the strongest recruitment and retention pipeline for equitable representation in medical education at IU School of Medicine. This year, it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The origins of the program extend back to the nineties. In 1994, Walter Daly, MD, a faculty member who formerly served […]