Student Organizations

Many different student organizations are active on the Indianapolis medical center campus. Organizations wishing to request funding must register with IU Indianapolis. All student organization funding is run through IU Indianapolis and subject to their rules and regulations. Student organizations are encouraged to communicate with the Medical Student Council in order to maintain space on the student organization's calendar.

The purpose of the Medical Student Council is to discuss issues of interest to the students of the Indiana University School of Medicine, and to implement constructive courses of action arising from those discussions. The Medical Student Council is also responsible for appointing leadership to committees as well as recommending students to sit on faculty and school committees. The Medical Student Council serves as student leadership for the student body and is given a prominent role in all faculty and school affairs.

Class Officers

Each class elects class officers to represent it in the Medical Student Council. Elections of officers for the third and fourth years are usually held during the preceding year. First- and second-year class elections are generally held within the first few weeks after the beginning of fall classes to allow students time to become acquainted. During the period prior to first-year elections, the Medical Student Council will assist the first-year class.

The Service Learning Coalition is a student-led group that fosters student leadership through engagement with community service learning experiences. The coalition provides opportunities for students to gain skills in leadership, peer mentoring and assessment while engaging with their community through service. The Service-Learning Coalition works with IU School of Medicine service learning professionals to foster and develop strong community relationships.