Dr. Richard Gunderman is a Chancellor's Professor at IU Indianapolis, holding appointments in Radiology, Pediatrics, Medical Education, Philosophy, and Medical Humanities. A graduate of Wabash College with an MD and PhD from the University of Chicago, he has earned more than a dozen national teaching honors, including the Association of American Medical Colleges' top teaching award. He is the author of over 1,100 articles and 15 books, has delivered more than 750 keynote addresses, and currently serves as president of the Indiana State Medical Association.
In this master class, Dr. Gunderman explores what it takes to build teams that thrive, drawing on decades of experience leading students, physicians, and civic organizations toward shared purpose. He examines how strong teams balance individual talent with collective mission, and how leaders build the trust and communication that make collaboration last. Participants will leave with practical insights grounded in his broader work on purpose, service, and what it means to build a career defined by contribution to others.