Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center Program
About This Program
Program Length
1 Year
First Year Positions
7 Positions
Application Deadline
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Avg Work Hours
60 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community
Application Service
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Program Statistics
Program Characteristics
Resident Wellness
Supportive Environment & Friendly
Development Opportunities
Innovation & Growth Opportunities
Curriculum
Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach
Cases & Patients
Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases
Program Type
Big Size
Funding
Sufficient Funding
Contact Information
Program Director
F Thomas D Kaplan, MD
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Amanda Kipfer
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Ctr
Survey Received: 6/11/2025
Program ID: 2631721041
Locations
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Ctr
Hand Surgery Pgm
8501 Harcourt Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
1701 N Senate Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Richard L Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1481 W 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2884
Ascension St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis
2001 W 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
702 Barnhill Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202-1367
Beltway Surgery Center
151 Pennsylvania Pkwy
Indianapolis, IN 46280
Indiana University Health Arnett
5165 Mccarty Ln
Lafayette, IN 47905
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Interviews Conducted Last Year
60 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
8.6:1
Participates In
Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
Code: 2212263F0
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
Yes
Number of previous GME years required
5 year(s)
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty/Resident Ratio
1.7:1
Program Faculty
12
Female Faculty
8.3%
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 26
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
12 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Every sixth night for 12 month(s)
52
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
No
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
7
Current Residents
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
NOV15
Application Due
Nov 15, 2025
JAN5
Interview Period Starts
Jan 5, 2026 - Apr 3, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
5
Hospital Outpatient
N/A
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
100%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Benefits
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Research rotation
Not available
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
Resident/fellow retreats
No
Off-campus electives
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
No
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
No
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
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
$73k
PGY-6
PGY-6
$72,500
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Maximum # of paid days
30 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
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Characteristics
Resident Wellness
Supportive Environment & Friendly
Development Opportunities
Innovation & Growth Opportunities
Curriculum
Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach
Cases & Patients
Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases
Program Type
Big Size
Funding
Sufficient Funding
Hard Working
Self-Motivated
Patient Focused
Eager to Learn
Work Ethic
Mentoring
Inclusive
Career Development
Training Excellence
Patient Focused
Passionate
Dedicated
Experience The Program
Quality of Life Information*
Indianapolis, IN
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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