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Watch Chris Flook's History of Medicine Talk "A Famine of Cadavers: Indianapolis Graverobbing in 1902"

John Shaw Billings History of Medicine Talk, September 22 - Click to RSVP

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend last Friday’s History of Medicine talk by Chris Flook’s talk, “A Famine of Cadavers: Indianapolis Graverobbing in 1902". The event was cosponsored by the John Shaw Billings History of Medicine Society, IU School of Medicine History of Medicine Student Interest Group, and the Ruth Lilly Medical […]

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History of French Eugenics Research Collection Added to RLML History of Medicine Collection

Photograph of Charles Richet

The William H. Schneider History of French Eugenics Research Collection consists of publication manuscripts, conference presentations, correspondence, and other materials created and acquired by the donor (William H. Schneider, Professor Emeritus of History and Professor of Medical Humanities and Health Studies, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis) while researching the history of eugenics in France. The Ruth […]

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Ruth Lilly Medical Library Faculty Publications and Presentations: A Year in Review

Ruth Lilly Medical Library Faculty Librarians (Published 22-23)

Our team of faculty librarians at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library work across the spectrum of academic medicine channeling their expertise into research skills training and consulting in finding and evaluating published research information. All of their work supports health and medical education, research, and publication, all of which ultimately leads to improved patient outcomes […]

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We're Hiring: Administrative Assistant position open at RLML

The Ruth Lilly Medical Library seeks a talented individual for the position of Administrative Assistant. This role provides administrative support to facilitate day-to-day administrative activities of the library and works closely with the administrative team. We would like to invite you to visit the Indiana University careers site to initiate your application process: https://jobs.iu.edu. Direct […]

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Celebrating One Year of Innovation: Ruth Lilly Medical Library Makerspace Showcases VR Resources for Medical Students

Makerspace Anniversary spotlights VR

The Ruth Lilly Medical Library Makerspace celebrated its first anniversary on May 19th, 2023, with an event that aimed to not only commemorate the milestone but also educate medical students about the exciting Virtual Reality resources available on campus. The event brought together RLML Makerspace staff members, IU Health Medical Library representative Jason Lilly, University […]

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Makerspace Creates Birth Canal for Fairbanks Simulation Center Birthing Mannequin

Makerspace Birth Canal Project original, and new!

Ruth Lilly Medical Library Makerspace staff members, Cassandra Jones and Amanda Papandreou, recently completed a unique long-term project to create a replacement birth canal for the Fairbanks Simulation Center’s birthing mannequin! The use of simulation mannequins is an essential tool used to help train medical professionals and hone their skills and knowledge in obstetrics and […]

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Makerspace Anniversary and VR Experience – Happening May 19th!

Makerspace Anniversary VR Experience, May 19th from 11am to 2pm in the Ruth Lilly Medical Library (RLML).

To celebrate the Ruth Lilly Medical Library Makerspace’s first anniversary, RLML Makerspace staff have partnered with Virtual Reality specialists from across the IUPUI campus to provide IU School of Medicine students, faculty, and staff with a hands-on VR experience in the Medical Library on May 19! RLML Makerspace staff members, Cassandra Jones and Amanda Papandreou, […]

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Final John Shaw Billings History of Medicine Spring Lecture Series Recording Available

The Lessons of the Holocaust for Healthcare: Personal, Professional, and Historical Reflections, April 17, #SilversLecture, #JSB

The final John Shaw Billings History of Medicine Spring Series lecture was given on April 17th By Dr. Alex Kor: "The Lessons of the Holocaust for Healthcare: Personal, Professional, and Historical Reflections". The event was part of the Indiana University Center for Bioethics Dr. William S. Silvers Holocaust, Genocide, and Contemporary Bioethics Lectureship and was […]

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