Indiana University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The IU School of Medicine Department of Surgery Division of Plastic Surgery offers this one-year subspecialty training program. Fellows gain experience in craniofacial and cleft surgery, facial trauma, microsurgery, and aesthetic surgery at one of the largest craniofacial units in the United States.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Katelyn G Makar, MS, MD, BA
Indiana University School of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Cherron Jones
Indiana Univ Sch of Med
Locations
Indiana University School of Medicine
3538
705 Riley Hospital Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5109
1120 South Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5114
702 Barnhill Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202-1367
720 Eskenazi Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
550 N University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 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 for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 7 through Year 10
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.