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Indiana University School of Medicine Program

SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Indianapolis, IN(Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN MSA Metro)
58
Positions
#95
Specialty Rank
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
5.9%
IMG %
#95
Surgery Ranking
74th Percentile
Top 26% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401721103
NRMP Code:
1187440P0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
58
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
53
Non-Physician Staff:
6
0
Female Faculty:
39.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

IUSM General Surgery is a national leader in competency-based education. Additionally, we host quarterly M&M conferences where unconscious biases and disparities in diverse patient populations are discussed in order to better advocate for patients. Residents have multiple research opportunities available to them, including optional 2 year dedicated professional development years. Multiple master degrees are available for partial or full reimbursement by the department.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,500
PGY-1
$68,700
PGY-2
$71,100
PGY-3
$73,300
PGY-4
$76,100
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Indianapolis, IN
Metropolitan Area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
6,784,403

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
87(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$283K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$73K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
6,784,403
Median Age
27 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.53
Poverty Rate
27.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
67°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
52%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
14.04
Gas (per gallon)
$4.33
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$66,500
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,437
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401721103
NRMP Code:
1187440P0
Total Positions:
58
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
E Matthew Ritter
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
214
Min Step 2 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 16

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1187440C0, 1187440P0, 1187440C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Indiana University School of Medicine
Primary Teaching Site:
Indiana University School of Medicine
Contact Person:
MiMi Arrington
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
14
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:14
PGY-2:11
PGY-3:11
PGY-4:11
PGY-5:11

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42
Unpaid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Visa Sponsorship
H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
5.9%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
1st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
5.9%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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