Indiana University School of Medicine Program
Indianapolis, INLast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
4 Years
First Year Positions
5 Positions
Application Deadline
Nov 1, 2025
Avg Work Hours
50 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John-Paul Lavik, MD, PhD, BA
IU Health Pathology Laboratory
Primary Program Contact
Allison Eades
IU Health Pathology Laboratory
Survey Received: 7/9/2025
Program ID: 3001721111
Locations
IU Health Pathology Laboratory
Pathology Pgm
350 W 11th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
1120 South Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5114
Eskenazi Health
720 Eskenazi Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
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
Indiana University Health University Hospital
550 N University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
702 Barnhill Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202-1367
Indiana University Health Pathology Lab
350 W 11th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
70 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
14:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1187300C0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- 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
No
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
3 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
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
Yes, Minimum 1, Maximum 4
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
3.2:1
Program Faculty
76
Female Faculty
47.1%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (72)
Non-Physicians (4)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
50 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
16 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
2.20
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - S
0
Year 2 - Other for 0 week(s)
7
Year 3 - Other for 0 week(s)
7
Year 4 - Other for 0 week(s)
6
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
Yes
H-1B visa
Yes
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
22
Current Residents
PGY-1s5
PGY-2s6
PGY-3s5
PGY-4s6
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
NOV1
Application Due
Nov 1, 2025
OCT27
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
NOV1
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
OCT26
Interview Period Starts
Oct 26, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
10
Hospital Outpatient
N/A
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A
Employment Policies & Benefits
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Benefits
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Debt management/financial counseling
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Primary care track
No
Hospitalist track
No
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
No
Portfolio system
Yes
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
$67k-$73k
PGY-1 through PGY-4
PGY-1
$66,500
PGY-2
$68,700
PGY-3
$71,100
PGY-4
$73,300
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Vacation Days20
Sick DaysNGO
Maximum # of paid days
42 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
42 days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
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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