Indiana University School of Medicine was founded in 1903 and has grown to become the largest medical school in the United States, with a unique statewide system that includes nine campuses across Indiana. The school is part of Indiana University and operates in partnership with Indiana University Health, the state's largest healthcare system. Its founding mission was to educate physicians to serve Indiana communities, and it has expanded to become a national leader in medical education, research, and patient care. The school's distributed medical education model allows students to train in diverse settings from urban Indianapolis to smaller Indiana communities.
IU School of Medicine is nationally recognized for its innovative curriculum, robust research programs, and commitment to primary care and rural medicine. The school consistently ranks among the top medical schools for primary care education and research funding from the National Institutes of Health. It is particularly known for its strengths in cancer research, neuroscience, diabetes and obesity research, medical genetics, and addiction medicine. The school has pioneered competency-based medical education and uses cutting-edge simulation technology to train future physicians. With over 1,400 medical students and thousands of residents and fellows, it produces more physicians who practice in Indiana than any other institution.
The medical school culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and service to underserved populations. Students benefit from early clinical exposure, extensive research opportunities, and training across multiple hospital systems including Riley Hospital for Children, one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals. The school's statewide presence creates unique opportunities for students to experience diverse patient populations and healthcare settings. Student life includes numerous interest groups, research societies, and community service initiatives, with a strong emphasis on wellness and work-life balance despite the rigorous curriculum.
| Type | Public Research |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Total students | 3,800 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 1:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 8% |
| Graduation rate | 95% |
| Average starting salary | $62,000 |
| In-state tuition | $37,284 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $61,098 |
| Room & board | $15,000 |
| Average financial aid | $25,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.80 |
| Regular deadline | December 31 |
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