Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial Program

Transitional Year residency program in Muncie, Indiana, sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine.

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About Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial Program

ACGME code
9991700157
Program director
James Ong
Location
Muncie, Indiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
406
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 406 applications and invited about 23.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
23.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates64%
  • US DO graduates36%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White64%
  • Asian18%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
James Ong
Program coordinator
Brandy Adams
Coordinator phone
(765) 741-1095
Program phone
(767) 741-1095
Sponsoring institution
Indiana University School of Medicine

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital 2401 University Ave Muncie, IN 47303 Open in Google Maps

Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial Program: frequently asked questions

Does Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial Program sponsor visas?

Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial Program IMG-friendly?

Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial Program?

Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial Program received 406 applications and interviewed about 23.9% 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/Ball Memorial 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/Ball Memorial Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial Program located?

Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial Program is located at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital 2401 University Ave Muncie, IN 47303. Its sponsoring institution is Indiana University School of Medicine.

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

The program director is James Ong. The program coordinator, Brandy Adams, is the usual contact for application questions.