Programs
Doctoral Programs
Student Honors
Gold Humanism Honor Society IUSM received a grant from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation to establish a chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. By encouraging the creation of chapters in medical schools around the country, the Gold Foundation seeks to honor senior medical students, residents, role-model physician-teachers, and other exemplars who demonstrate excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service. Approximately 15 percent of the graduating class is selected through a process including peer and faculty nomination, followed by a review of each student’s required essays, clerkship comments, and record of community service.
The John Barnhill Award (Anatomy) Named for Dr. Barnhill, a noted teacher, anatomist, and otolaryngologist, the Department of Anatomy presents this award to the outstanding student in courses in anatomy.
The K. K. Chen Award (Pharmacology) This award is named for Dr. K. K. Chen, Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology, who was a distinguished teacher and researcher in the Department of Pharmacology. The award and honorarium are given to the senior with outstanding achievements in pharmacology.
The Jay Thomas Award (Bloomington) This award is in honor of Jay Thomas who, as a first-year medical student, was the victim of an airplane accident in 1956. This award and honorarium are made to the outstanding medical student in physiology from the Medical Sciences Program.
Senior Honors
The American Academy of Neurology Medical Student Award for Excellence in Neurology. This award is presented to the graduating senior who has demonstrated exemplary performance in clinical neurology. This student will have demonstrated a high level of competence and intellectual curiosity during the Core Required Clerkship and during a special elective during fourth year. The faculty believe this student has tremendous potential to be successful in a future career in neurology.The American College of Surgeons Award (Surgery) Through the Indiana Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, this award is presented to a senior or seniors demonstrating interest and outstanding achievement in surgery.
The Student Excellence in Anesthesia Award The Indiana University Department of Anesthesia selects for its Student Excellence in Anesthesia Award the graduating medical student who, in the opinion of the Department, demonstrates the best combination of academic achievement and citizenship among those graduating medical students who have chosen to pursue a career in the field of anesthesiology.
The E. Jane Brownley Award (Pediatrics) Dr. Brownley was a member of the Indiana University School of Medicine Class of 1952 and practiced pediatrics in Indianapolis for more than 30 years. This award is presented to an outstanding female student in the graduating class who will be pursuing a career in pediatrics.
The Community Service Leadership Award This award recognizes outstanding initiative and effort resulting in the institutionalization of major new medical service-learning programs which benefit the health of the community.
The Dean’s Award This award is presented to the member of the senior class who has been most helpful to the dean in matters pertaining to administration and service to the medical community and the School of Medicine.
The Department of Dermatology Award The faculty of the Department of Dermatology presents this award to the graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance and scholarly achievement in the field of dermatology.
The Medical Student Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award This award is sponsored by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, and the Indiana University School of Medicine recipient is chosen by the leadership of the Department of Emergency Medicine. It is given to the senior medical student who has distinguished her/himself through overall medical school academic performance, Emergency Medicine clinical clerkship evaluation, and contributions to the discipline. The award includes membership in the society and subscription to its publications.
The Medical Student Professionalism and Service Award The American College of Emergency Physicians has chosen to recognize students who excel in compassionate care of patients, professional behavior, and service to the community and/or specialty. The student is chosen by the leadership of the Department of Emergency Medicine. This award is complemented by a certificate from ACEP and a reception for award winners at the ACEP annual Scientific Assembly. The criteria for medical student selection include the following: outstanding care to patients in a manner that exemplifies professionalism and a humanistic approach to patients, their families, and fellow health care workers; and evidence of active service to medical organizations and the community that demonstrates a substantial commitment to them and effort with evidence of leadership.
The Department of Family Medicine Award This award is presented by the Department of Family Medicine to the graduating senior with highest academic honors and demonstrated clinical competence entering residency training in family medicine.
The John E. Heubi Award in Ambulatory Pediatrics Given in memory of John E. Heubi, M.D., a distinguished teacher of pediatrics, to a member of the graduating class who demonstrated the most outstanding performance on the ambulatory pediatrics clerkship, as well as excellence in other medical studies, and who plans to become a practitioner of general pediatrics.
The John B. Hickam Award (Internal Medicine) This award is presented in memory of Dr. John B. Hickam, a renowned educator and physician, and former Chair of Medicine. It is granted by the Department of Medicine to a graduating senior planning a career in medicine or medicine/pediatrics who has demonstrated outstanding clinical and academic competence in internal medicine.
The J. Donald Hubbard Award (Pathology) This recognition is given to honor Professor J. Donald Hubbard, M.D., who was a longtime teacher and mentor of medical students and recipient of the Golden Apple Award. It is given to reward scholastic ability as measured by the Pathology Statewide Final Examination.
The Indiana Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Award The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Indiana Society for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation present this award to the student who has displayed the most outstanding knowledge and skills during the elective clinical rotation.
The Tina Kwan Scholarship (Pediatrics) Dr. Kwan was a member of the Indiana University School of Medicine Class of 1969. Dr. Kwan’s life has been shaped by the forces of war, national and world events, and through the strength of her family and values. Her gratitude toward Indiana University for the opportunity to pursue her medical career has led to this scholarship, presented to a female student in the graduating class pursuing a career in pediatrics.
The Lyman T. Meiks Clinical Award and Research Award (Pediatrics) The Lyman T. Meiks Pediatric Awards are given to honor a master clinician, gifted physician, and dedicated teacher who was a distinguished leader in the School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for over 40 years. These awards are conferred by faculty of the Department of Pediatrics on the seniors who have demon-strated outstanding achievement in pediatrics during the undergraduate years and who seem destined to make lifelong contributions to the health and welfare of children.
The Carleton D. Nordschow Award (Pathology) This award recognizes the contributions of Dr. Nordschow, Chair and Professor of Pathology for more than 20 years. The department honors the senior student chosen by the faculty who demonstrates outstanding creative ability in the field of pathology.
The Marcus Ravdin Award Marcus Ravdin of Evansville, Indiana, an avid supporter of this school in its early years, provided in his will for a trust fund. As part of this trust, he directed that a proper award commemorating the occasion be made each year to honor the student at Indiana University School of Medicine graduating with high academic honor. The award has been presented since 1917.
Research Program in Academic Medicine This award is presented to those students who have demonstrated academic excellence in individual scholarship, intellectual curiosity, and scientific inquiry.
The Roy Rheinhardt Memorial Award (Obstetrics and Gynecology) This award is in honor of Roy Rheinhardt, a senior student who was killed in an auto accident. Classmates and friends established the award because of Mr. Rheinhardt’s deep interest in obstetrics and gynecology. The department faculty presents this award to the senior who shows sincere interest and the highest academic and clinical performance in this discipline.
The Arthur B. Richter Scholarship (Child Psychiatry) Dr. Arthur B. Richter established the scholarship for the support and maintenance of senior student scholarships in child psychiatry. The scholarship is to give recognition to selected senior medical students for academic achievement and interest in Child Psychiatry.
The Floyd T. Romberger Jr., M.D., Teaching Award (Obstetrics and Gynecology) To honor the teaching skills and loyalty of Dr. Romberger, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology gives this award to a distinguished senior medical student. Third-year students, residents, and the faculty in the department selected this senior for skills in teaching others.
The Alexander Treloar Ross Award (Neurology) Dr. Ross established the Department of Neurology at Indiana University and served as the first chairman for a remarkable 23 years. He is responsible for IU becoming a national leader in neurological education and was a champion for compassion and empathy in patient care. This award is presented to the graduating senior who follows the tradition of Dr. Ross by demonstrating excellence in neurological scholarship and outstanding care of neurological patients.
Senior Elective Honors Program The honors program is a senior elective in which the participating students are chosen by the faculty based on their prior performance and class standing. Their performance in the program is carefully reviewed and those performing at an honors level are given special recognition at the time of graduation.
The Patricia Sharpley Award (Psychiatry) This award is named in memory of Dr. Patricia Sharpley, who served on the faculty beginning in 1965. Her death in 1997 cut short a distinguished career as a psychiatric educator, administrator, and clinician, which had won her both local and national recognition. The award honors the student who best embodies the principles taught by distinguished faculty and residents of the Department of Psychiatry. These include a concern for patients as human beings who have multifaceted, interrelated health problems.
The Mary Jean Yoder Award Dr. Mary Jean Yoder was a Mennonite and a graduate of this school. In memory of her ideals, this award honors a graduating senior who exhibits high moral character, academic excellence, and, especially, dedication to service to others. This award is sponsored by the class of 1964.