IU School of Medicine

Indianapolis Campus

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Indiana University School of Medicine—Indianapolis

At the Indianapolis campus, located downtown, IU School of Medicine offers the full range of medical education programs, including an undergraduate health professions program, MD coursework and clinical training, graduate degree programs in basic sciences, and graduate medical education as well as dual degree programs and more. This campus offers exceptional participation opportunities for research experience, student interest groups and extracurricular activities along with continuing medical education programming for alumni and faculty.

The IU School of Medicine–Indianapolis campus offers access to and collaboration with some of the nation’s top clinical partners as well as premier laboratories and other research facilities. Led by outstanding medical education and research experts — many of whom rank among the nation’s best physicians and scientists — this urban campus offers advanced medical education in the heart of one of the most affordable, progressive and economically healthy cities in the United States. This family-friendly city has been ranked as one of the best places in the nation to live by U.S. News & World Report and ranked #21 out of 200 cities as the Best Place for Business and Careers by Forbes Magazine.

Emergency Contacts

Public safety emergency:
317-274-7911

Facility-related emergencies:
317-278-1900

Request a Safewalk escort:
317-274-7233 (SAFE)


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A place to feed your curiosity

Join students from the MD/PhD dual degree program on a tour of the Indianapolis campus, where medical and graduate students have access to premier educational resources like the Ruth Lily Medical Library and state of the art, highly funded research centers.

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From campus maps to policies and guidelines, medical students can access campus-specific resources to better understand how to get around and make the most of their time at the Indianapolis campus of IU School of Medicine.

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Indianapolis News

Elizabeth Bierman, 1925 Indiana University Arbutus

Groundbreaking research by two IU School of Medicine graduates led to advancement of sickle cell anemia treatment

Two IU School of Medicine graduates carried out groundbreaking research that pinpointed what triggered the sickling of cells for sickle cell anemia and reported their research 99 years ago in 1927.

February 10, 2026

Wade Clapp poses in a hallway at the cancer center, wearing a navy suit

Leader in medical innovation: Longtime chair of pediatrics fosters spirit of discovery at IU

Wade Clapp has grown expertise in the Department of Pediatrics while conducting his own groundbreaking research in neurofibromatosis. He is now senior associate dean for entrepreneurial research and commercialization, leading the school’s efforts to accelerate scientific discovery.

February 10, 2026

Dean Jay Hess speaks at podium with Excellence in Health Care logo as others watch

IU School of Medicine dean, faculty honored with IBJ Excellence in Health Care awards

The Indianapolis Business Journal honored several IU School of Medicine faculty, including Dean Jay L. Hess, for outstanding efforts to improve the health of people in Indiana.

February 10, 2026

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Winter Olympics: Highlighting risks of cold-weather sports injuries

With the Winter Olympics underway, the chance of strains, fractures and cold-related injuries can increase if you are not properly prepared.

February 10, 2026

John Parent works with congenital heart disease patients at Riley Children's Health. |Photo courtesy Riley Children's Health

From congenital heart patient to heart transplant director: IU expert provides tips for pediatric heart health

How being born with congenital heart disease changed an Indiana University School of Medicines physician’s life

February 05, 2026

Events

Feb 12 8:00am - 9:30am

ICMH Data Meeting

VANNUYS MEDICAL SCIENCE BUILDING

Feb 12 12:00pm

Stark Seminar Series: Adriana Di Polo, PhD

NEUROSCIENCES RESEARCH BUILDING

Feb 12 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Wells Center Seminar Series: Santhosh Pasupuleti, PhD

1044 W. Walnut Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Feb 12 12:30pm - 6:00pm

Peds Fellowship SITE exams, Rm IB 224, 12:30PM-6PM

Ruth Lilly Medical Library (IB)