Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Neurological Surgery Residency at the IU School of Medicine is a competitive seven-year program focused on training the next generation of neurosurgeons. The program emphasizes clinical competence, surgical skills, and research. With a diverse faculty, residents receive hands-on training across multiple sites in Indianapolis, supported by a curriculum including surgical techniques, cadaver training, and simulation. Established in 1949 and ACGME accredited, this program offers a rigorous education framed within a cutting-edge healthcare environment.
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Moderate Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) in the text. There are no details regarding IMG eligibility, acceptance rates, or specific paths for IMG applicants. However, general indicators such as faculty dedication to education and diversity commitment suggest possibilities for inclusion.
Categorical Positions
2
Categorical Positions (detail)
The residency program accepts two or three residents each year.
Program Website
Address
355 W. 16th Street, Goodman Hall Suite 5100, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Program Director
James C. Miller, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency cohort includes two to three residents accepted each year, totaling seven years to complete the program. The residents are prepared for diverse career paths in neurosurgery.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Neurological Surgery Residency consists of clinical training and didactic curriculum that includes cadaver and simulation training. This ACGME-accredited program was established in 1949.
Application
The application process for the Neurological Surgery residency program includes submitting the necessary materials, adhering to specific deadlines, and participating in interviews. Interested candidates should check the program's website for the latest updates on application requirements and submission dates.
# of Locations
The residency program provides opportunities to engage with various hospitals and clinics in IU Health, the health system in Indianapolis that partners with IU School of Medicine.
Fellowship
The Neurological Surgery Residency at IU School of Medicine offers fellows in several specialties, including Neurosurgical Oncology, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Stereotactic, Functional and Epilepsy Neurosurgery, and Cerebrovascular and Endoneurovascular Fellowships. These programs are designed to further enhance the training of residents pursuing specific areas within neurological surgery.
Resident Life
Overview
The residency program in the Department of Neurological Surgery is a competitive seven-year program that accepts two or three residents each year.
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# of Years of Program
7
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Alumni
Graduates of the Neurological Surgery Residency Program at Indiana University School of Medicine are working at hospitals and medical schools across the country. Alumni typically pursue various career paths including fellowships in specialized fields of neurosurgery or academic positions in medical institutions.
Salary & Benefits
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