Indiana University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Riley Hospital is one of the top ranked children's hospitals in the United States and is Indiana's only comprehensive children's hospital. As such we care for children from throughout the state of Indiana and neighboring states. As a resident in our program, you will have an opportunity to explore and work with children and families with a broad array of diagnoses, backgrounds and needs. You will participate in the provision of optimal care for all Hoosier children.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Celanie K Christensen, MD, MS
Indiana University School of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Tricia Guffey
Riley Hosp for Children
Locations
Indiana University School of Medicine
Ste 3120
1002 Wishard Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202-4164
1120 South Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5114
702 Barnhill Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202-1367
720 Eskenazi Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
1701 N Senate Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
1481 W 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2884
550 N University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-3 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.