
Hess to step down as dean of IU School of Medicine in 2026
Dean Jay L. Hess, who led the Indiana University School of Medicine to new heights in his decade-long tenure, will leave leadership roles.
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Syril Keena Que, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology
Syril Keena Que is a dermatologist and expert on protecting skin from the summer sun. She can speak to the importance of sunscreen and other precautions. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70. Que is the IU School of Medicine's director of dermatologic surgery and cutaneous oncology, specializing in skin cancer surgery.
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