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Indiana University School of Medicine Program

Transitional Year 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
9991700040
Program director
John Sours
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
687
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Indiana University School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Indianapolis, Indiana, sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 687 applications and invited about 19.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 52 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
19.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White93%
  • Asian7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
John Sours
Program coordinator
Cynthia Murdock
Coordinator phone
(317) 962-8881
Sponsoring institution
Indiana University School of Medicine

IU School of Medicine Methodist Hospital Transitional Year Residency IU Health Methodist Hospital 1633 N. Capitol Avenue, Suite 640 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 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?

Indiana University School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Indiana University School of Medicine Program?

Indiana University School of Medicine Program received 687 applications and interviewed about 19.1% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Indiana University School of Medicine Program located?

Indiana University School of Medicine Program is located at IU School of Medicine Methodist Hospital Transitional Year Residency IU Health Methodist Hospital 1633 N. Capitol Avenue, Suite 640 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 John Sours. The program coordinator, Cynthia Murdock, is the usual contact for application questions.