Indiana University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology at IUSM provides the foundation to become an academic pediatric rheumatologist, with opportunities for Clinical, Health Services, Basic Science or Translational Research. We offer a multitude of training opportunities including Masters level programs that can be combined with fellowship training as well as the ability to design curricula to fit each fellows career specific goals. Our division includes 8 faculty, 4 nurses, and 4 research staff.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Melissa Susan Oliver, MD
Indiana University School of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Erika L Naylor
Riley Hosp for Children
Locations
1120 South Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5114
702 Barnhill Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202-1367
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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 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
Aug 29, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 28, 2026 - Oct 30, 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-4 through PGY-8
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.