UNITED STATES ATLAS · SOURCE-REVIEWED · 2026-10-16Indiana 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.
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)
NIH-funded MSTP program training physician-scientists in clinical medicine and fundamental biomedical research, including neurogenomics, cellular immunology, and cancer therapeutics.
- Award / Stipend
- Full 100% tuition waiver, health insurance, and $37,000 annual living stipend for all 7-8 years
- Application Deadline
- December 1, 2026
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Elite doctoral program investigating Alzheimer's pathology, neurodegenerative neuroinflammation, neural circuit optics, and addiction neurobiology.
- Award / Stipend
- Full tuition waiver, health coverage, and $35,000 annual research fellowship
- Application Deadline
- December 1, 2026
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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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Doctoral research examining cardiovascular molecular mechanics, diabetes renal physiology, microvascular transport, and metabolic signaling pathways.
- Award / Stipend
- NIH T32 Institutional Training Fellowship: Full tuition plus $34,500 annual stipend
- Application Deadline
- December 1, 2026
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Intensive two-year post-baccalaureate academic enhancer curriculum delivering medical-level histology, human biochemistry, anatomy, and MCAT coaching.
- Award / Stipend
- Diversity in Medicine Pipeline Grant: $5,000 annual scholarship
- Application Deadline
- April 1, 2027
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NIH NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center fellowship in CAR-T cellular engineering, solid tumor microenvironment remodeling, and Phase I clinical trial biomarker assays.
- Award / Stipend
- NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Stipend: $61,008/year plus full institutional health insurance and travel budget
- Application Deadline
- March 1, 2027
Read verified opportunity guide ↗Featured faculty researchers (3)
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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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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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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OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with Indiana University School of Medicine. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.
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