Dear Friend, This article is taken form Indiana University site, I hope it will give you some idea how a life of a medical student goes. Student life at IUmedical school 
A day in the life in the first year of medical school Life during your second year The third & fourth years Learning by serving Learning by leading Learning by relaxing
Throughout the first two years of medical school, students on all campuses experience changes in their daily lives as they move from one curriculum block to another. Some courses are constant, and some change as students progress from one year to the next. Here's what students on the Indianapolis campus can expect.
The First Year 6:30 a.m. -- Laps at the Natatorium, a workout at NIFS or just a campus jog provides an opportunity to focus on the day ahead and to meditate
9:00-11:00 a.m. -- Classes and labs at the VanNuys Medical Sciences Building introduce clinical medicine and the nine core competencies
12:00-12:45 p.m. -- Lunch with friends in the student lounge or on the mall outside the Medical Sciences Building
1:00-5:00 p.m. -- More labs and classes in the basic medical sciences
5:00-11:00 p.m. -- Take a breather, eat supper, and settle in for an intimate evening with the books
The Second Year 7:30 a.m. -- Scan the newspaper headlines, take a shower, and grab a quick breakfast
8:30-11:30 a.m. -- Clinical medicine and pathology classes meet all year
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. -- There's no such thing such as a free lunch: meet with classmates to plan the health fair in the fall or Evening of the Arts in the spring
1:00-5:00 p.m. -- Neurobiology, pharmacology, medical genetics and preparation for Step I of the USMLE
Classes, small group discussions, and presentations with your Introduction to Clinical Medicine preceptor
Group rounds at IU Hospital with faculty members
Begin learning to take patient histories and administer physicals
5:00-6:00 p.m. -- Chill-out time; take your pick of activities
6:00-11:00 p.m. -- Workout, supper - and more studying
Third & Fourth Years
Clinical, clinical, clinical. The final two years of medical school focus on solidifying your scientific knowledge, sharpening your competencies, and applying your skills.
Weekly anticipation. You'll have one afternoon off each week to explore various medical specialties.
Learning by Serving . . .
The IU School of Medicine students at all campuses have a long-standing commitment to serve their communities and do so in a variety of ways. Each summer, Terre Haute medical students run "Med Camp" for middle-school students, offering them laboratory experience and giving youngsters an introductory look at medical school. At South Bend, students participate in the "Student-to-Student" program, presenting special health and science topics to local school children.
The Office of Medical Service-Learning (OMSL) provides students many opportunities to participate in service projects in which they gain valuable experience dealing with diverse cultures and complicated social issues. Such experiences help students achieve proficiency in the social and community contexts of health care competency and to better understand the needs of some of the patients they will one day serve as physicians. OMSL programs are planned, directed and executed by students.
Among the projects:- Spring House Calls - Each April, students help low-income and elderly residents spruce up their properties by planting flowers, cutting grass, installing fire/smoke detectors and doing other chores.
- Medical Spanish - This course is taught by volunteer students and faculty and covers the basics of pronunciation, medical and social conversational skills, and Hispanic culture.
- Super Shot Saturday - Free immunizations are provided to children in the Hispanic community each fall and spring.
- Doctor Camp - Students mentor middle-school minority students attending summer day camp, teaching them first aid, CPR and other health-related topics.
- Laptop Kids - Introduces three- to five-year-old children to computer uses and games while teaching them health-and-safety lessons.
- Community Leadership Mentor Program - With the guidance of the United Way of Central Indiana, students volunteer for nonprofit groups assisted by the organization. This provides students with insight into positions they might later hold on boards, committees and other community-service organizations.
- Calnali Mission - During spring break, students travel to the Mexican village of Calnali and work with local physicians to provide basic health care and other services to the needy.
- Alternative Spring Break - Students participate in short-term building projects and community health initiatives, locally and throughout the country. The program recently has expanded to include a weeklong project in Nicaragua.
To learn more about the Office of Medical Service Learning,
visit the Web site.
Learning by Leading . . .
The life of a medical student can be hectic, but there is time to set aside books and lecture halls. A myriad of activities and organizations at the IU School of Medicine can help develop your leadership and service skills, not to mention provide the opportunity to make new friends.
- Medical Student Council. This is the primary liaison between medical students and the Dean's Office, conveying student opinions, ideas and concerns regarding the curriculum and other issues to administrators. The council is composed of 22 voting members, including four officers from each class, two center liaisons and four council officers. In addition, each regional campus selects a representative to participate in council functions. These regional representatives, in conjunctions with the class officers, are the student links that join together the state's nine campuses.
- Diversity Council. This active group provides excellent service and networking opportunities.
- Evening of the Arts - Students showcase their musical, dance and other artistic talents in a special performance each spring. Proceeds from this long-running annual event support Indianapolis-area homeless shelters.
- Peer Sponsorship Program - This program is designed to serve first-year students. The first year of medical school is a time of challenging transitions and adjustments, and this program is designed to help students integrate the social and educational environments of medical school. Second-year students volunteer as sponsors.
- Spouses and Partners Association of Medical Students - This organization is open to all spouses or significant others of medical students. Monthly meetings feature food, fun and friendship. This is a wonderful group that provides great support to spouses and partners of medical students.
- Admissions Ambassadors - You will meet some of these people during your interview at the IU School of Medicine. The ambassadors also represent the student body at alumni functions.
- Ethics at Lunch - An independent student organization, this group hosts gatherings throughout the academic year. These meetings provide a forum for debate and thoughtful discourse about ethical issues in medicine.
Information on other organizations and groups at the IU School of Medicine are detailed on the website for the Dean's Office for Medical Student Affairs (MSA).
Learning by Relaxing . . .
Looking for a cup of coffee or a place to eat lunch and talk with your friends? Students have their own special getaway at the newly expanded and renovated Walter J. Daly Student Center, adjacent the VanNuys Medical Sciences Building. The center also features small group classrooms, a 24-hour study area, conference rooms, teleconferencing equipment and lockers. The Ruth Lilly Medical Library is a hub for medical research and houses one of the largest and most comprehensive medical school libraries and online reference centers in the nation.
Physical fitness is another way to relax from the day-to-day activities of medical school. The Daly Student Center has a fitness facility. Other facilities located near the medical school on the IUPUI campus include:
- The IU Natatorium, a world-class swimming and diving facility where U.S. Olympic trials have been held.
- The Indianapolis Tennis Center, home of the RCA Championships, with indoor and outdoor courts.
- The National Institute for Fitness and Sport features an indoor track, extensive fitness equipment, weight room and fitness classes, not to mention a highly trained staff to help keep you in shape.
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