PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) Program

Psychiatry residency program in Merrillville, Indiana, sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine.

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About Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) Program

ACGME code
4001700069
Program director
Kobie Douglas
Location
Merrillville, Indiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
587
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Merrillville, Indiana, sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 587 applications and invited about 15.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
15.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White39%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American44%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Kobie Douglas
Program coordinator
Brittany Miller
Coordinator phone
(305) 338-9545
Program phone
(219) 736-7218
Sponsoring institution
Indiana University School of Medicine

8555 Taft Street Merrillville, IN 46410 Open in Google Maps

Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) 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 (Merrillville) Program IMG-friendly?

About 12% of residents at Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) Program?

Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) Program received 587 applications and interviewed about 15.3% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) 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 (Merrillville) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) Program located?

Indiana University School of Medicine (Merrillville) Program is located at 8555 Taft Street Merrillville, IN 46410. Its sponsoring institution is Indiana University School of Medicine.

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

The program director is Kobie Douglas. The program coordinator, Brittany Miller, is the usual contact for application questions.