Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pathology Residency Program at IU School of Medicine offers a comprehensive and balanced training in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP), preparing residents to become proficient practitioners and leaders in the field. The program emphasizes education, providing numerous opportunities for intellectual development, research participation, and personalized training paths. Facilities include the IU Health Pathology Laboratory, renowned for its case diversity and educational support. Graduates have strong placement success in both competitive fellowships and employment in various pathology settings.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program appears to be IMG-friendly as it provides comprehensive training in pathology, prepares graduates for careers in both private practice and academia, and emphasizes the success of previous residents in securing competitive fellowship positions. There are no specific references to acceptance rates or criteria for IMG applicants, but the supportive nature of the program can be inferred.
Categorical Positions
The residency program has an undisclosed number of categorical residents each year.
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program offers a comprehensive, well-balanced AP/CP residency training program with competitive fellowship positions. The specific number of categorical residents was not mentioned in the provided text.
Program Website
Address
IU Health Pathology Laboratory
350 W. 11th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Program Director
John-Paul Lavik, MD, PhD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster number for PGY-1 residents is not specified. The program includes residents across various years with diverse training backgrounds, indicating a supportive learning environment for all.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency training program provides a challenging learning experience with a flexible curriculum allowing residents to tailor training to their goals. It offers five to six elective rotations and emphasizes resident education with structured activities and opportunities for research participation.
Application
Details on how to apply are available through the Office of GME. Additional application specifics, deadlines, and materials may be found at /gme/employment-terms-benefits, referring to the application process for residency.
# of Locations
Residents primarily train in the IU Health Pathology Laboratory and also have experiences at the VA Medical Center and Eskenazi Hospital.
Fellowship
The residency program offers a strong track record of achievement for its graduates, who have been successful in securing competitive fellowship positions in various subspecialties, often at affiliated institutions. Many residents choose to stay and complete fellowship training within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
Resident Life
Overview
The program offers a comprehensive, well-balanced AP/CP training program designed to prepare graduates for careers in private practice or academia, ensuring residents are well-prepared for their next endeavor. It includes unique training opportunities and emphasizes education.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Typically a 4-year program.
Housing
Specific housing information was not located in the provided text; please refer to additional resources or the residency program's office for details regarding housing options or stipends.
Alumni
Graduates of the program have been successful in securing competitive fellowship positions and jobs in various settings such as private practice and academia. Many residents also pursue further fellowship training within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers highly competitive core compensation and fringe benefit packages, including a generous professional development fund.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The specific vacation policy for PGY-1 residents is not mentioned; typically these programs offer a structured time-off policy, which may include vacation and sick leave.