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Staff Spotlight: Rose Fiscus

After 44 remarkable years of service to the Department of Medicine, Rose Fiscus will retire at the end of March from her position as the administrative assistant for the Internal Medicine Chief Residents.

2024 Alpha Omega Alpha Inductees Shine in the Department of Surgery

On a night of celebration, the Indiana University School of Medicine proudly welcomed Dr. Jasmine Lee and Dr. Dimitrios Stefanidis, 2024 inductees from the Department of Surgery, into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honors society.

Cassie Needy  |  Feb 28, 2024

Staff Spotlight: Sara Dellinger

Sara Dellinger puts all of herself into everything she does and is leaving an indelible mark on the Department of Medicine’s Research Administration (MRES). Described as dedicated, honest and gracious, Dellinger is second-in-command at MRES, and she is everyone's go-to for answers to everyday questions.

Transplant Hepatology Fellowship coming to IU

An advanced training opportunity in the management of progressive liver disease is coming to the Department of Medicine.

Ilonze gives keynote address at local heart disease summit for minority populations

Martin University – Indiana's only predominantly Black institution – recently hosted a public health summit, aimed at increasing awareness of heart disease in the Black community and other minority populations.

Onyedika Ilonze, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA, an assistant professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, delivered the keynote address.

Donation establishes Wheat Family Program of Excellence

A generous donation from Lawrence Joseph Wheat, MD, to establish the Wheat Family Program of Excellence for Transplant Infectious Diseases will help IU School of Medicine recruit and support faculty members within the specialty, with the hope of leading to further discovery.

Caitlin VanOverberghe  |  Feb 05, 2024

In memoriam: Remembering Dr. Dale Rouch

It is with profound sadness that the Department of Surgery announce the passing of a distinguished colleague and revered member of our medical community, Dr. Dale Rouch. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and surgeon, who peacefully passed away on January 21, 2024. Dale is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Debra (Conerty) Bergman Rouch, and leaves a legacy through his children: Rachel Bergman (Mel Yanson), Dr. Joshua Rouch (Maeghan), Stephanie Rouch, Andrea Laxton (Ben), and Evan Bergman.

Cassie Needy  |  Feb 05, 2024

A Hearty Influencer: Cardiovascular Fellow builds following as advocate for diverse patient, student populations

Success and empowerment can only be found where support is plentiful. Courtland Blount, MD, strongly believes that – so much so that he’s set out to build a multifaceted support system, serving those near and far.

Caitlin VanOverberghe  |  Feb 02, 2024

Remembering Conrad Johnston

C. Conrad Johnston, Jr., MD, a distinguished professor emeritus in the Department of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, died Jan. 22 at the age of 94.

Advancing Limb Preservation - Dr. Michael Murphy secures NIH-NHLBI R01 grant

Dr. Michael Murphy secures an NIH-NHLBI R01 grant of $1.79M. His research grant dives into limb preservation, specifically addressing Critical Limb Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) and its severe impact on patients, especially those with diabetes. Learn how Dr. Murphy's innovative approach using vertebral bone adherent mesenchymal stromal cells could revolutionize treatments, stimulate vascularization, and reduce the risk of amputations.

Cassie Needy  |  Jan 24, 2024