Emergency Medicine

News and Events

New and exciting contributions to emergency medicine are happening every day. Faculty, staff and students in the Department of Emergency Medicine at IU School of Medicine regularly contribute to the research and study of emergency medicine as well as the education of future practitioners.

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Emergency Medicine Residency

The Emergency Medicine Residency program, launched in 1976 under Frank Black, MD, has steadily grown into the largest three-year emergency medicine residency in the country, known for its academic rigor and national leadership.

Join us for a celebratory weekend Aug. 28–29 that includes a CME event and formal gala.

Join the celebration

Recent Stories

Niki Messmore, Mary Slaughter and Ira Means walk through an alleyway littered with bedding and garbage while carrying supplies for street medicine.

House calls without walls: IU School of Medicine launches Street Medicine program to serve unhoused neighbors

Mary Slaughter and Niki Messmore founded the Street Medicine program at IU School of Medicine, a growing initiative that is reaching out to Indiana's unhoused population across the state with support from nonprofit partners. Street medicine saves hospitals money while providing continuity of care for unhoused individuals.

September 14, 2026

A man in a hardhat and orange vest labeled 'safety' walks through a NYC cemetery covered in dust and debris after 9/11

25 years later: IU emergency physician deployed to Ground Zero helps train doctors in disaster medicine

IU School of Medicine trains doctors in disaster medicine, a specialty which emerged following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Faculty member Christian Strachan recounts his experiences as medical manager of Indiana's search-and-rescue team at Ground Zero.

September 03, 2026

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Indiana Department of Health, IU School of Medicine to improve rural ER obstetric, pediatric care

The Indiana Department of Health has pledged $30 million to a new IU School of Medicine program aimed at improving health outcomes in rural hospitals.

August 12, 2026

Jacob and Jeff Foy sit side-by-side at a table with a gold curtain behind them. They are both wearing Emergency the Musical T-shirts and dark colored blazers.

'Emergency the Musical' brings ER to the stage as IU’s emergency medicine program celebrates 50 years

"Emergency the Musical," written by father-son duo Jeff and Jacob Foy, is playing at The Tarkington from Aug. 27-30, coinciding with the 50th anniversary celebration of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at IU School of Medicine.

August 12, 2026

Two men in fire suits talk near stacked tires on pit lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Shaping the future of Motorsports Medicine: IU leads the field through training, mentorship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

IU School of Medicine has grown its reputation internationally as the place to train in motorsports medicine. Fellows are now defining what it means to practice in this niche field as learners of all levels shadow faculty at the IMS.

May 20, 2026