Founded in 1903, IU School of Medicine has a long history of innovation and excellence in medical education, research and care.
Facts
National Recognition
- Three IU Health hospitals within the Indianapolis area are magnet-designated centers for nursing excellence
- IU Health is the only healthcare provider in Indiana nationally rank by U.S. News & World Report for 22 consecutive years
- IU School of Medicine faculty pioneered the use of echocardiography
- IU School of Medicine faculty led the development of the electronic medical record
Pioneer in Research
- IU School of Medicine faculty developed the cure for testicular cancer
- Over $460 million in grants awarded in 2022
- Over $227 million in NIH research funding in 2022
- Ranked 15th out of 145 medical schools for NIH funding in 2022
Renowned Training
- IU School of Medicine is Indiana's only allopathic medical school and the largest medical school in the United States
- IU School of Medicine has over 2,000 medical and graduate students across all nine campuses
- IU School of Medicine has approximately 7,000 faculty across all nine campuses