Family Medicine Specialty at a Glance

Students interested in a career in family medicine should focus on clinical electives. The electives do not need to be taken with a family medicine faculty member or physician.

*Match statistics for each specialty are provided the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Charting Outcomes in the Match, most recently published in August 2024.
**Program signals represent the 2025 application season.

Match Statistics

Mean USMLE Step 2 CK: 244
Average number of research experiences: 2.1
Average number of abstracts, presentations and publications: 4.2
Program signals for 2025 Match: 5

Family Medicine Specialty at a Glance

Match Statistics

Why should a student choose family medicine?

Are there things students should be doing in Phase 1 (year 1 and 2) to prepare?

What electives are recommended for students pursuing family medicine?

What sub-Is are recommended for students pursuing family medicine?

Is an away rotation recommended for family medicine?

How important is research? Does it have to be specialty specific?

How long is family medicine residency training?

Are there any specialty-specific recommendations regarding letters of recommendation?

What are some useful resources for students considering family medicine?

How does career mentoring at the IU School of Medicine work in this specialty?