Awards
- IUPUI Maynard K. Hine Medal - 2009
- IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 1999
- School of Dentistry Distinguished Alumni Award - 1985
- School of Dentistry Distinguished Service Award - 1980
Ralph E. McDonald earned his B.D.D.S. in 1942, his D.D.S. in 1944 and his M.S.D. in 1951 from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. McDonald is a dean emeritus and professor emeritus of pediatric dentistry for IUSD. He was first appointed to the faculty in 1946 and became dean in 1968 until 1984.