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Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Indianapolis, Indiana, sponsored by Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.

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About Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program

ACGME code
4401700437
Program director
Chad Wiesenauer
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,030
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
30%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Indianapolis, Indiana, sponsored by Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,030 applications and invited about 4.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
4.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates41%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs24%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White65%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native12%

Contact and location

Program director
Chad Wiesenauer
Program coordinator
Lisa Stuart
Coordinator phone
(317) 338-6811
Program phone
(317) 338-8857
Sponsoring institution
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital

General Surgery Residency Program 2001 W. 86th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 Open in Google Maps

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 30% of residents at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program offer?

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program?

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program received 1,030 applications and interviewed about 4.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program located?

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program is located at General Surgery Residency Program 2001 W. 86th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260. Its sponsoring institution is Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.

Who is the program director of Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Program?

The program director is Chad Wiesenauer. The program coordinator, Lisa Stuart, is the usual contact for application questions.

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