The IU School of Medicine Graduate Recognition celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our graduates.
Class of 2023 Graduate Recognition Ceremony
We are very excited to announce the details of the IU School of Medicine Graduate Recognition Ceremony for the Class of 2023!
When: Monday, May 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm ET
Where: Sagamore Ballroom, Indiana Convention Center, 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
This beautiful location is large enough so that graduates may bring an unlimited number of friends and family. Tickets will not be needed for this ceremony.
Additional details will be provided via the MD Student News newsletter, including Match Day information, the Class of 2023 Awards program, how to order regalia (tam, tassel, gown, hood), parking information, and more.
You are on your way to the finish line! This space is for all the tasks you need to complete in order to make it to Graduation.
Match & Grad Information Request – Deadline March 31
Now that Match Day is over, we turn our attention to the Graduate Recognition Ceremony on May 8. Please fill out this important form so your information is complete and accurate for this milestone. The deadline is March 31. It is critical that we hear from 100% of the Class of 2023. You will provide this information:
- Your correct name and pronunciation for graduation
- Approval to use your name and photo in graduation
- Approval to release match information for graduation and other IUSM purposes
- Advise on your attendance at the Graduate Recognition ceremony
- Need for family accommodations
Regalia – Deadline April 3
All IUSM graduates must wear academic regalia (gown, hood, tam, tassel) ordered from the official IU supplier, Herff Jones. The gown and hood are rentals and the tam and tassel are yours to keep. Order by April 3 for the best price ($149.60).
Vote for Your Favorite Faculty Members in the Class of 2023 Awards – Deadline April 4
Each year the graduating class honors faculty members from the basic and clinical science for their excellence in teaching and recognizes other faculty and staff for their contributions. Earlier this year the Class of 2023 nominated potential recipients, and this is the final ballot based on your nominations. Please vote by April 4 for those who have positively impacted your medical school journey.
The individuals receiving the most votes will be honored by the Class of 2023 at the May 7th Awards Celebration (3:00 pm). Also, this event will feature awards from IUSM departments to members of the Class of 2023 and the military commissioning ceremony. Award recipients will receive notification of their award in late April so they may plan to attend.
IU School of Medicine Graduate Recognition invitation for friends and family
Download the formal Graduate Recognition invitation PDF to send to your friends and family.
Graduation Archives
Class of 2022
The Class of 2022 IU School of Medicine Graduate Recognition took place at 2 pm ET on Friday, May 13, 2022. The ceremony was held at the Murat Theatre at the Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Procession begins at 6:30 minutes into the video and ceremony begins at 24 minutes into the video.
Class of 2021
- What action will you take? Jheel Patel addresses the Class of 2021
- Put me in, Coach: Mohammad Aref addresses the Class of 2021
- The sacred space of healing: Class of 2021 servant leader pursues calling as a surgeon
- IU School of Medicine graduates filling need for primary care physicians in Indiana
- News Release: IU School of Medicine graduates physicians, scientists in Class of 2021
Class of 2018
- Tutorial
- Class of 2018 Commencement ceremony video
- Ceremony starts 28 minutes into the video
- Class of 2018 infographic
