Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Indiana University School of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Indianapolis, Indiana, sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine.

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About Indiana University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1601711027
Program director
James Miller
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
317
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
15%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Indiana University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Indianapolis, Indiana, sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 317 applications and invited about 9.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed6%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
9.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs15%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White65%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
James Miller
Program coordinator
Janna Thornton
Coordinator phone
(317) 963-8145
Program phone
(317) 963-1300
Sponsoring institution
Indiana University School of Medicine

355 W 16th Street Suite 5100 Indianapolis, IN 46202 Open in Google Maps

Indiana University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Indiana University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Indiana University School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Indiana University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 15% of residents at Indiana University School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Indiana University School of Medicine Program offer?

Indiana University School of Medicine Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Indiana University School of Medicine Program?

Indiana University School of Medicine Program received 317 applications and interviewed about 9.5% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Indiana University School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Indiana University School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Indiana University School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Indiana University School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Indiana University School of Medicine Program located?

Indiana University School of Medicine Program is located at 355 W 16th Street Suite 5100 Indianapolis, IN 46202. Its sponsoring institution is Indiana University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Indiana University School of Medicine Program?

The program director is James Miller. The program coordinator, Janna Thornton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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