Medical School Welcome BBQ 

Our annual BBQ to welcome IU School of Medicine students was held on

Wednesday, August 7, 2025 on the medical school campus.

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This yearly event is co-hosted by the FWMS-Alliance and the IUSoM-FW faculty and staff, with sponsorship additionally provided by Mr. Kirk Davis of Edward Jones, and an ice cream truck courtesy of the Fort Wayne Medical Society Foundation.

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The evening is also host to area physicians, residents and their families for an opportunity to showcase Fort Wayne hospitality to all incoming students and residents.

With food, fun, games and prizes, this well-attended event is always a highlight of summer. The annual tug-of-war match up between the 1st year and 2nd year students concluded with a victory by the 2nd year class to defend their title!

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This year, the memory of Dr. Fen-Lei Chang, Associate Dean and Director of IUSoM-Fort Wayne, was honored. Dr. Chang passed away July 22, 2025. This annual event was truly one of his favorite! Dr. Chang felt strongly about welcoming students to the school and our community. He always expressed his great appreciation for the Alliance and our partnership in co-hosting this event since 2016. Dr. Chang's presence was greatly missed but certainly felt by all in attendance. We will miss his sense of humor, his tireless commitment to the med school, and his endless support of the entire medical community.

Dr. Chang's legacy will live on in the many lives he impacted through his compassionate medical practice and his exceptional leadership in education. 

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A big 'thank you' to all who volunteered and joined us for this special evening!

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