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Indiana University School of Medicine Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Indianapolis, IN(Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN MSA Metro)
19
Positions
#27
Specialty Rank
$60,144
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#27
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
80th Percentile
Top 20% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2801721038
NRMP Code:
1187280C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
19
Interviews:
70

Contact Information

Taha Z Shipchandler
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
1.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
24
00
Female Faculty:
25%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Indiana University department of otolaryngology is dedicated to education of its trainees--this is our mission. We prepare residents for their future not just through a strong clinical experience, but through a well-rounded and balanced curriculum including all aspects of our specialty. This includes financial counseling and advice, multiple simulation activities, in depth structured curriculum, etc.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

16 weeks

Salary Progression

$60,144
PGY-1
$62,338
PGY-2
$64,749
PGY-3
$66,981
PGY-4
$69,596
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

City & State
Indianapolis, IN
Metropolitan Area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
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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
24.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
69K
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
$60,144
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,131
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2801721038
NRMP Code:
1187280C0
Total Positions:
19
Interviews:
70
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Taha Z Shipchandler
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
235

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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:
1187280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Indiana University Health University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Indiana University Health University Hospital
Contact Person:
Maggie E Scully
Contact Email:
magscul@iu.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:3

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
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
1st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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