Testimonials

It's the people that make this department special! Our department is filled with wonderful, diverse individuals who foster an environment of learning, teamwork, and inclusion. Many of the people I work with have become friends and colleagues who make it a pleasure to come to work each day. Our attendings have an open-door policy and are very approachable whenever questions arise on a case. IU School of Medicine is also uniquely situated with a centralized, independent pathology building near the hospitals we serve. The Path Lab is located on the beautiful Indianapolis canal, and we have many windows to enjoy the scenic view. In addition to rotations in a large academic center, residents also rotate through the VA Medical Center, Eskenazi Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children, which provide experiences in different practice settings. The IU Health system is so large that there is never a shortage of interesting cases. Even over my relatively short time as a trainee, the Department of Pathology continues to evolve. Our department has transitioned to a fully subspecialized sign-out system, we have a new gross room with a team of experienced pathology assistants, and our department chair has placed new emphasis on digital pathology and research. Our department continues to grow with the addition of new faculty, and there are many opportunities available for teaching and leadership.

The first thing that caught my attention during my time with the program was the genuine kindness and enthusiasm for teaching demonstrated by the residents and faculty. It was evident that the residents received ample support from their faculty and that they genuinely enjoyed being part of the program. Another factor that attracted me to the program was the remarkable diversity of cases and the wide range of fellowship opportunities it offers. IU is a wonderful program filled with friendly people in an amazing city which made the decision to choose IU School of Medicine an easy one.

It was important for me to find a program where I would feel supported as a learner and as a person. I was also looking for a program that would offer me a complete educational experience with a wide variety of cases, a strong AP/CP curriculum, fellowships I was interested in, and opportunities to teach. IU’s program checked every single item on my list. During my interview I felt so welcomed (even over zoom) and could tell that the culture in this program was fantastic. I liked that the residents were happy, and that the faculty genuinely cared about the residents and their success. The program size, in-house fellowships and integrated curriculum were exactly what I was looking for. I was also very excited by the opportunities to teach and work with medical students. On top of all of that, Indianapolis seemed like such a great place to live with all the restaurants, public outdoor spaces and reasonable cost-of-living. I am so thankful I matched at IU School of Medicine!

IU School of Medicine offers everything that I was looking for in a residency program. An integrated AP/CP curriculum, large volume and diversity of specimens, excellent faculty in diverse subspecialty areas and a well-organized department were among the key factors why I chose IU. The friendly and collegial environment in this department is proof that this department values resident wellness as well as education. As a pathology resident, I will work at different hospitals that provide diagnostic services to much of Indiana. This experience will expose me to a wide range of specimens and broaden my knowledge and skills.

I am truly fortunate to be able to do my training at IU School of Medicine! From the moment I arrived in this department, I realized that it stands out and possesses all the qualities that I was searching for in a pathology residency program. It has a friendly environment, approachable faculty and organized support staff. It was also very clear that this program is resident-centered rather than reputation-centered, and it is one of the few programs that has excellent training and a healthy working environment for its trainees. The program is designed to ensure residents secure competitive fellowship positions and jobs in both private practice and academic settings. The program offers sign-out experience in both sub-specialty and general pathology environments. In addition to the availability of in-house fellowships in ten sub-specialties, the program has a surgical case volume that exceeds 100,000, which makes the learning experience at IU challenging but highly rewarding. I have no doubt that training at IU School of Medicine will allow me to thrive both professionally and personally. Besides, Indianapolis has an amazing downtown, a very affordable cost of living and amazing outdoors.

I chose the IU Pathology Residency Program because of its state-of-the-art academic training and program structure. This program has the resources to prepare trainees in community practice as well as an academic environment, given the diverse and abundant pathology cases residents are exposed to. Additionally, the faculty are supportive, love to teach and are easily accessible. The residents are an enthusiastic and close-knit group who manage a good work-life balance. During my interview at IU School of Medicine, I was struck by the friendly environment, dedicated faculty and organized staff. I knew that this would be a program where I would thrive both professionally and personally. I'm very excited to have matched here.