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RESEARCH

Beyond testis cancer: Koch led IU urology to national prominence with expanded faculty expertise

During his 26 years as urology chair at IU School of Medicine, Michael Koch, MD, quadrupled the department's faculty, adding expertise and making IU's urology program one the largest and most impactful in the U.S.

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EDUCATION

Month of May abuzz with adrenaline for Motorsports Medicine trainees at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

IU School of Medicine is home to the world's only Motorsports Medicine Fellowship. Along with the year-long fellowship program, IU School of Medicine offers an immersive May rotation for emergency medicine residents training at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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CLINICAL CARE

Meet Family Medicine Chair Kola Okuyemi, advocate for health equity

Dr. Kola Okuyemi’s career as an academic family medicine physician has focused on research and training programs to improve the health of underserved populations and advance health equity.

POPULAR TOPICS

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Research and Discovery

The latest, most compelling research and breakthroughs led by our scientists and trainees.

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Spirit of Medicine

The people behind our work to transform health care through quality, innovation and education.

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Strategic Voices

Insight straight from IU School of Medicine leaders.

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Student Life

An inside look at the school's innovative curriculum, robust support services, and rich student life.

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Global Health

Improving health worldwide — and locally — while training globally minded physicians.

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Indiana Health

Our work to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

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Laura Gates

Senior Writer
Office of Strategic Communications

Laura loves to tell the stories of outstanding students, faculty and staff at IU School of Medicine. A native Hoosier, she has over 25 years of experience in communications, having worked with newspapers and other media organizations in Indiana and Florida, along with small businesses, community groups and non-profit organizations.

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Debbie Ungar

Assistant Director of Communications
Center for Global Health Equity

As assistant director of communications for the IU Center for Global Health Equity, Debbie shares stories about the university's partnerships to improve health care in Kenya and around the world.

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