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Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis) Program

PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Indianapolis, IN(Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN MSA Metro)
36
Positions
#57
Specialty Rank
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
21.6%
IMG %
#57
Psychiatry Ranking
82nd Percentile
Top 18% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001721066
NRMP Code:
1187400C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
145

Contact Information

Aimee Elizabeth Patel
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
42
Non-Physician Staff:
11
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our mission is for our residents to become experts in the field of psychiatry. Along the way, we anticipate empowering residents to develop exemplary clinical skills while also maintaining awareness of the importance of self-care and work-life balance. - Our program emphasizes patient interview experience, differential diagnosis and pharmacologic interventions in the first year.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Part-time/shared schedule positions
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • 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
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,500
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
21.9%(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:
4001721066
NRMP Code:
1187400C0
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
145
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Aimee Elizabeth Patel
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2026 - 9/24/2026
Interview Period:
9/25/2026 - 12/18/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
194

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1187400C0, 1187400C3

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
IU Health Neuroscience Center
Primary Teaching Site:
IU Health Neuroscience Center
Contact Person:
Jennifer Faires
Contact Email:
jemmay@iu.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:9
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:11

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
21.6%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
13.5%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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