IU School of Medicine Department of Medicine

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Please join us in congratulating Maggie Bennett, RN, on her new role as Service Line Administrator for Indiana University Gastroenterology and Hepatology!
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With nearly 20 years at IU Health, spanning ICU nursing to division leadership, Maggie brings a proven track record of operational excellence, growth, and team-centered leadership. Many have already seen her impact during her time as interim SLA, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.

Outside of work, you’ll find Maggie cheering from the sidelines, enjoying the outdoors, or tackling her next puzzle.

Congrats, Maggie—we’re so glad you’re leading the way! 👏

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Growth brings opportunity—and new leadership!

With the Department of Medicine expanding into two divisions focused on aging, palliative care, and hospital medicine, we’re thrilled to welcome Makenna Frieden as Division Academic Administrator.

Since joining in 2019, Makenna has taken on multiple roles and consistently delivered excellence. Now she steps into a key leadership position supporting both new divisions.

Help us congratulate Makenna as she starts this exciting new chapter! 🌟

💙 United by hope. Driven by discovery. 💙

May marked —a time to celebrate the people who power progress: our clinical research teams. They embody the passion, dedication and perseverance that make medical breakthroughs possible. Through every trial, you bring hope closer to reality and inspire what’s next in patient care.

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✨ Pride is more than a month, it’s a celebration of authenticity, resilience, and community. 🌈

Here’s to showing up as your full self, supporting one another, and creating space for everyone to belong.

🍻 Up to 40% of cancers are preventable. Let’s talk about it. 🍻

Last night at , Dr. Bharathi Muthusamy and Lindsay Kaufman, FNP-C led an engaging conversation on cancer prevention, alongside featured speaker Professor William N. Niedermeyer.

• Why screenings matter, even without symptoms
• New, more accessible options, including at-home testing
• Everyday prevention strategies like avoiding to***co, staying
active, and maintaining a healthy diet

📅 Join us for the next event on July 30!

https://medicine.iu.edu/blogs/the-beat/docs-on-draft

🍺 Sip, gather, learn. 🍺

Join us tonight for Docs on Draft: Lung Cancer at Guggman Haus Brewing Co. —an evening of conversation, expert insight, and real talk on cancer prevention.

Hear from Dr. Bharathi Muthusamy and Lindsay Kaufman, NP in a relaxed, community-focused setting.

🗓️ Tonight | 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Festhall @ Guggman Haus

Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join the conversation.

https://events.iu.edu/event/2255955-docs-on-draft-lung-cancer?_gl=1*bipifz*_gcl_au*MTgxMTAzMTU0Mi4xNzc5NDU1MTgyLjY2MjU4MDA5LjE3Nzk2Mzg2MjcuMTc3OTYzODYyNg..*_ga*MTY3MTcyMDE0My4xNzc5NDU0NDk2*_ga_61CH0D2DQW*czE3Nzk4MjExMTkkbzIwJGcxJHQxNzc5ODIxMTIzJGo1NiRsMCRoMA..

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💡 Big step forward for patient care at Indiana University School of Medicine 💡

The new divisions of Hospital Medicine and Palliative Care bring sharper focus, stronger collaboration and expanded impact across Indiana.

🔗 Learn more in The Beat:
https://medicine.iu.edu/blogs/the-beat/divisions-hospital-medicine-palliative-care

🎤 More than a career fair—it’s a full day of connection, insight, and opportunity. 🩺

Join us May 30 for a full day of connection, insight, and exploration across primary care. From keynote and breakout sessions to program networking, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

✨ Travel grant available (apply by May 15) ✨

https://go.iu.edu/xI3fRK

Scrubs on. Futures open. 🩺✨

Join us at the IU Primary Care Residency & Career Fair, free for students and a low‑cost opportunity for sponsors and exhibitors to connect with primary care programs across Indiana University School of Medicine.

📍 Medical Education Building
🗓 May 30
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

🔗 Learn more and register:
https://go.iu.edu/xI3fRK

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🎉 From Pilot to Pinnacle 🎉

The Department of Medicine was selected as the winner of the inaugural Excellence Pulse Award! 🏆

This recognition reflects the department’s exceptional dedication, collaboration, and commitment to operational excellence. As the first team to fully implement all aspects of the Management System (MS), their partnership with the Operational Excellence team, and the thoughtful feedback they provided, helped shape the MS design, implementation process, and playbook.

What truly made this team stand out was their willingness to go above and beyond. By sharing their experiences and testimonials with other departments beginning their own MS journeys, they generously contributed to the success of the Medical Group as a whole. Their strong sustainment plan ensures continued momentum and long‑term impact.

Thank you for setting the standard, embodying the IU Health values, and inspiring others through your leadership and commitment.

Congratulations again on this well‑deserved achievement! 👏🧁

Indiana University School of Medicine

🙌 Showing Up and Sharing Our Work at 🙌

We are incredibly proud of our Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Medicine faculty, leaders, and trainees for their outstanding engagement at the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Annual Meeting.

Our team showcased the depth and impact of our work through presentations, posters, and facilitated discussions, and, just as importantly, through meaningful connection with colleagues from across the country.

🌟 Highlights 🌟

🎤 Maggie Bennett (Infectious Diseases) and Megan Donovan (Pulm Critical Care) presenting their work together
📊 Infectious Diseases poster by Maggie Bennet and Tyler Childress focused on aligning physician effort and compensation
📊 Jeremy Hough (Kidney Health) presenting “When the Benchmark Breaks” on transplant compensation models
❤️ Laura Thompson and Jason Mullgrav (Cardiology) sharing their quality and access metrics dashboard
🎬 Tara Casey presenting “The Director’s Cut: Leadership in TV and Movies"
🎤 Melissa Mayorga facilitating a featured session
🩺 Strong showing from our Internal Medicine Chief Residents, plus faculty time with Drs. Hur and Cox, and a well‑earned team dinner to close it out

Can't wait to see everyone again next year at !

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