Indiana University School of Medicine Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Indianapolis, IN(Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN MSA Metro)
19
Positions
#47
Specialty Rank
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
5.3%
IMG %
#47
Neurological surgery Ranking
61st Percentile
Top 39% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601711027
- NRMP Code:
- 1187160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 33
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 30
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Female Faculty:
- 15%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Visit our website for additional program information: https://medicine.iu.edu/neurological-surgery
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,500
PGY-1
$68,700
PGY-2
$71,100
PGY-3
$73,300
PGY-4
$76,100
PGY-5
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
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601711027
- NRMP Code:
- 1187160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 33
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- James Christopher Miller
- Email:
- jamesmil@iupui.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/16/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1187160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Mary Gallagher
- Contact Email:
- mjgallag@iu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:2PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3PGY-7:2
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)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 5.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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