School of Medicine

Indiana University School of Medicine is a private medical school in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was founded in 1820 as the Medical Department of Indiana College by Dr. William Hayden, who became its first dean. In 1828, the school was affiliated with Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia (now known as Thomas Jefferson University). 1906, it separated from its parent institution and became an independent university.

In recent years, IU School of Medicine has been ranked among America’s top 20 medical schools by U.S News & World Report; it is also one of only six medical schools in the country to receive funding from both the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI).

HISTORY

The School of Medicine was founded in 1892 when it was called the Indiana Medical College. The original building was located at 17th and Pennsylvania Streets in Indianapolis, now home to the Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium. It wasn’t until 1913 that the school moved to its current location on Fletcher Avenue; this was after Dr. William Worrall Mayo donated $100,000 toward construction costs and requested that his name be added to the new building’s title: “Mayo Clinic.”

In addition to its founding date, other noteworthy historical events include:

In 1950, Dr. Charles Munch became dean of medicine after serving as chief resident at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston (where he met his future wife). He held both positions until 1955 when he left for Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine as chair of surgery–but only after leaving behind an indelible mark on IU medical history!

RESEARCH

Research is essential to the Indiana University School of Medicine’s mission. Research is conducted in various disciplines and settings and by faculty, residents and students. Our faculty members are leading researchers in many areas, including neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, cancer biology and immunology.

Research opportunities are available for undergraduate students who wish to conduct research as part of their coursework or an independent project (see below). Research-related opportunities also exist for graduate students interested in pursuing medical school after graduation from IUPUI…

EDUCATION

Medical school is a four-year, full-time program. The curriculum is divided into two parts:

Preclinical science courses that teach basic medical sciences and prepare you to become a physician. Indiana University School of Medicine faculty members in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne campuses teach these classes. They include anatomy, biochemistry, physiology and pharmacology, among others. IU School of Medicine Online Learning (OLL) offers these courses online.
Clinical clerkships are where students learn how to apply their knowledge in real situations under the supervision of attending physicians at local hospitals affiliated with IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital or Lutheran Hospital Northlake Campus (formerly Lutheran Hospital). Students receive grades for each clerkship; they must pass all clinical clerkships before graduation from medical school.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing education is essential for medical professionals to maintain their licenses and keep up with the latest developments in the field. Continuing medical education (CME) courses are offered by many organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and others. These courses cover a wide variety of topics, such as how to treat certain diseases or conditions, how to avoid making mistakes during surgery, new treatments that have been discovered for certain conditions, legal issues related to medicine (e.g., malpractice suits), ethical dilemmas faced by doctors etcetera.

INTEGRATED MEDICAL EDUCATION

The School of Medicine offers a variety of integrated medical education programs, including:

Internal Medicine Residency Program
General Surgery Residency Program
Pediatrics Residency Program
Emergency Medicine Residency Program and Family Medicine Residency Program.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Indiana University School of Medicine offers the following degrees and certificates:

Bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry (B.S.)
Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or molecular medicine (M.S.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences (PhD)

The school also offers a certificate in clinical education programs for students interested in pursuing careers as health professionals but do not want to complete a full degree program. Students who complete this program can apply their knowledge toward becoming licensed healthcare providers such as nurses or physical therapists.

Indiana University School of Medicine has more than 100 full-time faculty members who conduct research on various topics related to human health, including cancer treatment options, treatments for infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS, how genes affect our body systems, finding new ways to prevent heart disease or diabetes through diet changes; etc.

CAMPUSES

The Indiana University School of Medicine has five campuses across the state. The Indianapolis campus is the primary hub, but there are also campuses in Evansville and Fort Wayne, as well as one in Bloomington (formerly an independent medical school).

The Indianapolis campus includes:

The Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis)
The IU School of Medicine’s main building on East Michigan Street and its associated buildings nearby

In addition to these facilities, students will have access to the university’s libraries and other research centres throughout the city, including some within walking distance or a short bus ride away from campus if necessary.