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Focus on faculty development: Dankoski leverages strengths of individuals to collaboratively advance medical school's mission

As a member of IU School of Medicine’s senior leadership team, Mary Dankoski, PhD, focuses on fostering a vibrant and supportive environment for the school’s 6,500 full-time, part-time and adjunct faculty. Trained in marriage and family therapy, Dankoski never thought she would be Executive Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development at the largest medical school in the nation.

Laura Gates | Mar 13, 2023

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Women's History Month: Honoring Marilyn Bull, MD, child passenger safety pioneer

Pediatrician Marilyn Bull, MD, founded the Automotive Safety Program at Riley Hospital for Children in 1981 and pioneered the field of developmental pediatrics. She has

Laura Gates | Mar 08, 2023

Pediatric endocrinologist inducted into American Pediatric Society

Linda DiMeglio, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine professor of pediatrics, was inducted into the 2023 American Pediatric Society (APS) for her work in pediatric

Sydney Gendron | Mar 06, 2023

IU otolaryngology alumna recognized with endowed lectureship

The Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery is hosting the Inaugural Allison K. Royer Women in Otolaryngology Endowed Lectureship on March 22, 2023, at IU

Ben Middelkamp | Mar 01, 2023

Early Career Spotlight: Andrea Frump, PhD

Dr. Frump is “a rising star" who studies the role the right ventricle plays in pulmonary hypertension. Recently, she received R01 funding on her first

Hannah Calkins | Mar 01, 2023

Cardiovascular Institute director leads groundbreaking advancements in imaging to prevent heart attacks

Cardiovascular Institute Director Subha Raman, MD, is a collaborative leader who is not only a nationally recognized expert in the field of cardiovascular imaging but

Laura Gates | Feb 24, 2023

Michelle and Hyrum LaTurner and their children

'I finally get to do something that makes me feel alive'

Former South Chicago teacher Michelle LaTurner is now a first-year medical student in the newly launched Urban Medicine Program at IU School of Medicine—Northwest-Gary.

Laura Gates | Feb 22, 2023

'Balancing medical school and family is doable'

Jennifer Watters graduated from high school around the same time many of her classmates at IU School of Medicine were born. A physical therapist with

Laura Gates | Feb 22, 2023

Featured Fellow: Mingjun Song, MBBS, MRCP, M.Med

“The learning never stops, and medicine is ever-evolving,” says Dr. Song, a third-year gastroenterology fellow.

Hannah Calkins | Feb 22, 2023

Dean of Diversity: Neal uses coaching to guide community toward inclusive excellence

Chemen Neal, MD, IU School of Medicine’s first Executive Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice and Chief Diversity Officer, talks about her experience

Laura Gates | Feb 13, 2023