IUSM Department of Emergency Medicine

10/13/2025

Last week’s clerkship banquet was extra special as we celebrated Jim Graber-Slater, who is retiring after more than 20 years of dedicated service to the Department of Emergency Medicine. Thank you, Jim, for your commitment, compassion and incredible contributions to emergency medicine education. You will be deeply missed!

10/07/2025

Our team embraced the season with a fall hike filled with connection and conversation. Thanks to Drs. Julie Welch and Kris Nanagas for organizing a wonderful opportunity to pause and connect!

09/21/2025

Have you heard? Andreia Alexander, MD, PhD, MPH, received the Indiana Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Alumni Achievement Award! Her leadership continues to inspire the next generation of physician-scientists to use their voices beyond the lab and clinic.

🎉 Congratulations to Andreia Alexander, MD, PhD MPH (Class of 2014) 🎉

We’re proud to announce that Dr. Alexander has received the Indiana MSTP Alumni Achievement Award, voted on by current MSTP students in recognition of her outstanding advocacy in academic medicine.

As an alumna who continues to lead with purpose, Dr. Alexander returned to speak with our community about why and how to be an advocate in the public sphere.

Her message was clear and empowering - We all have the knowledge to be advocates—and the responsibility to amplify the reach of research.
Her work in reproductive health disparities and academic leadership continues to inspire the next generation of physician-scientists to use their voices beyond the lab and clinic.

Thank you, Dr. Alexander, for showing us what it means to lead with impact. 💥

09/17/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Chris Strachan, MD, and Kevin Tamosaitis were honored at the Fall All School Meeting last week!

Chris Strachan, MD, received the Outstanding Community Engagement Award, which highlights exceptional efforts in building strong partnerships and meaningful connections between IU School of Medicine and the community.

Kevin is the administrative assistant to the division chiefs and was recognized with the Lynn Wakefield Unsung Hero Staff Award. This award recognizes staff who go above and beyond with dedication, reliability, and excellence.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Strachan and Kevin, and read the All School Meeting recap. https://medicine.iu.edu/blogs/dean/fall-2025-all-school-meeting-recap

08/06/2025

A new pediatric emergency medicine unit is open at Indiana University Health Fishers! Dan Slubowski, MD, shared, "Pediatric patients have unique medical needs. This unit is designed to meet those needs in a kid-friendly environment, with care delivered by experts who treat children every day."

Riley Children's Health opened a new pediatric emergency unit at Indiana University Health Fishers, offering 24/7 emergency care for children in Fishers.

07/29/2025

We're excited to share that Rob Ferre, MD, has been named vice chair of innovation for the Department of Emergency Medicine. A national leader in point-of-care ultrasound and a creative force for change in academic medicine, Dr. Ferre brings a blend of clinical expertise, educational leadership and a passion for forward-thinking solutions to the role.

The IU School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine has named Rob Ferre as vice chair of innovation. Ferre brings a blend of clinical expertise, educational leadership and a passion for forward-thinking solutions to the role.

07/29/2025

🩺 Welcome Welcome Welcome Kylie 🩺

We are ecstatic to have you!!!

07/19/2025

Some highlights of our intern orientation month which is packed with resident bonding, procedural skills training, and knowledge building!!!

07/17/2025

Learn more about the new Bloomington Emergency Medicine Residency Program — just the second in Indiana and the first based outside of Indianapolis. This exciting expansion reflects a commitment to advancing emergency care and medical education across the state.

Starting in 2026, two new residency programs at IU School of Medicine in Bloomington will train future internal medicine and emergency physicians, helping to meet a growing need for care, especially in rural areas.

This is a big step toward improving health care access across the region and keeping more doctors in Indiana communities: https://bit.ly/44Aa2j6

07/16/2025

It’s ~intern~ time 🤩🤩

We’re so happy to welcome Ryan, Kayla, and their pups to IUEM!!

07/11/2025

🎊 Next Upppppp 🎊

Joining us from University of Kentucky, please welcome Madison Reed!!!

07/09/2025

HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!

Please congratulate our next intern - Maria Fernandez Olivera!!!