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Indiana University School of Medicine

IU Medicine · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest allopathic medical school in the United States, anchored at the academic medical center in Indianapolis with nine regional campuses across Indiana. Conducting over $500 million in annual biomedical research, IU School of Medicine is a global leader in Alzheimer's disease genomics, pediatric oncology at Riley Hospital for Children, and organ transplantation.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1903
Student Population
2,100+
International Ratio
8%
Academic Staff
2,600+
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Indianapolis · Nation's Largest Medical School, Precision Oncology & Neurosciences. Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest allopathic medical school in the United States, anchored at the academic medical center in Indianapolis with nine regional campuses across Indiana. Conducting over $500 million in annual biomedical research, IU School of Medicine is a global leader in Alzheimer's disease genomics, pediatric oncology at Riley Hospital for Children, and organ transplantation.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with pre-medical prerequisites (biology, general/organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics). Competitive MCAT score and AMCAS application required. Demonstrated English proficiency required for international scholars (TOEFL iBT 100+ or IELTS 7.5+ for graduate biomedical sciences). AMCAS primary application deadline November 15, 2026; Secondary application deadline December 15, 2026; PhD graduate biomedical priority December 1, 2026.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Doctor of Medicine (M.D. Program)

Comprehensive four-year allopathic medical curriculum integrating early clinical immersion, organ-system pathophysiology, and longitudinal patient care across Indiana hospital systems.

Award / Stipend
IU School of Medicine Dean's Scholar Awards: Up to $25,000/year renewable merit scholarships
Application Deadline
November 15, 2026
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Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Jay L. Hess

Dean of the School of Medicine and Vice President for University Clinical Affairs
Office of the Dean and Department of Pathology

Dr. Jay L. Hess is a physician-scientist and hematopathologist leading IU School of Medicine, researching epigenetics in leukemia, MLL gene rearrangements, and ...

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Dr. Bruce Lamb

Executive Director of the Stark Neurosciences Research Institute
Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics

Dr. Bruce Lamb is a world-renowned Alzheimer's disease researcher studying microglial biology, neuroinflammation, TREM2 signaling pathways, and transgenic mouse...

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Dr. Tatiana Foroud

Executive Associate Dean for Research Affairs and Chair of Medical Genetics
Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics

Dr. Tatiana Foroud directs the National Centralized Repository for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (NCRAD), investigating the genetic architecture of ...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

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