Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) Program
PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Merrillville, IN(Merrillville, IN Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#215
Specialty Rank
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
14.3%
IMG %
#215
Psychiatry Ranking
32nd Percentile
Top 68% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4001700069
- NRMP Code:
- 1187400C2YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 14.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Community based psychiatry program in Northwest Indiana
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
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
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $278K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $57K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 221K
- Median Age
- 43 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.74
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
68%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
12.36
Gas (per gallon)
$3.81
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4001700069
- NRMP Code:
- 1187400C2YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kobie Italo
- Email:
- kobie.douglas@rhs.care
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 2/1/2027
- 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
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1187400C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Regional Mental Health Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Regional Mental Health Center
- Contact Person:
- Brittany Miller
- Contact Email:
- brittany.miller@rhs.care
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
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
- 14.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 28.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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