Amanda Ybarra Writing Advisor

Amanda’s background as a language arts teacher and a professional copyeditor combined with the knowledge and experience she has gained through her work with Indiana University School of Medicine makes her an ideal writing advisor for any part of the medical school experience.

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Bio

Amanda Ybarra graduated summa cum laude from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in English. She went on to earn her Indiana teaching license and a master’s degree in secondary education. Amanda taught English language arts to middle and high school students at two central Indiana school systems.

In 2011, she took the role as student assessment specialist with Indiana University School of Medicine. Her work in this role focused primarily on standardizing the IUSM statewide exam system by reviewing and revising OSCE cases and training and coaching standardized patients. In 2014, she moved into a registrar role and partnered with the IUSM Office of Student Affairs to guide students through the medical school curriculum and ensure their match into residency positions.

Amanda cares deeply about the students she works with and was awarded the Outstanding Support Staff award by the IUSM Class of 2021 students. The award was especially meaningful, as it came during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education

Undergraduate: Ball State University
Graduate School: Ball State University

Fun Fact

Amanda is a singer and artist who sang professionally in a band in the Indianapolis area for 20 years. She has had her artwork displayed on the IUSM campus and has painted murals for local businesses.

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