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Indiana University School of Medicine Program

NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Indianapolis, IN(Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN MSA Metro)
30
Positions
$68,700
PGY1 Salary
2.7%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1801721038
NRMP Code:
1187180C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Jaison Allen Grimes
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
4 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.3
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
62
00
Female Faculty:
48.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Adult Neurology Residency program at IU School of Medicine offers residents a unique opportunity. With a heavy emphasis on the traditional education aspect, this program is about giving the resident the best education opportunity to care for patients. Residents are encouraged to pursue original ideas, as well as use their experience in patient care and night calls to formulate questions that can be addressed during Friday afternoon lectures.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • 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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$68,700
PGY-1
$68,700
PGY-2
$71,100
PGY-3
$73,300
PGY-4
0

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
Indianapolis, IN
Metropolitan Area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN MSA
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
21.2%

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
$68,700
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$78,966
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1801721038
NRMP Code:
1187180C0YOG
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jaison Allen Grimes
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/30/2026 - 10/9/2026
Interview Period:
10/5/2026 - 1/4/2027
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:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1187180C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
Contact Person:
Amanda Fairchild
Contact Email:
akeisker@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)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
2.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
29.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

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