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Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Muncie, IN(Muncie, IN Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
88.5%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1401711136
NRMP Code:
1187140C2YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
131

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.3
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
49
0
Part-Time Physicians:
46
Female Faculty:
33.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program provides a community-based educational curriculum that produces physicians who are holistically trained and are equipped to enter any of the wide variety of career destinations afforded to the internist. Our graduates have gone on to be fellows, hospitalists, academicians and administrators (often within the East Central Indiana community). Our program leadership has over 75 years-worth of educational experience and are fully invested in the success of our learners.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,500
PGY-1
$68,700
PGY-2
$71,100
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Muncie, IN
Metropolitan Area
Muncie, IN Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
6,784,403

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
87(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$283K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$73K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
6,784,403
Median Age
27 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.53
Poverty Rate
27.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
67°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
52%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
14.04
Gas (per gallon)
$4.33
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$66,500
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,437
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1401711136
NRMP Code:
1187140C2YOG
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
131
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Bran
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/15/2026 - 12/17/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1187140C2

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Indiana University School of Medicine
Primary Teaching Site:
Indiana University School of Medicine
Contact Person:
Susie Tharp
Contact Email:
dstharp@iu.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42
Unpaid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
88.5%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
86th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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