Applying to General Surgery Residency

Indiana University School of Medicine Surgery Department General Surgery Residency Training Program offers eight interviews during November-January of each academic year. Interview offers are extended after the General Surgery Education Leadership team reviews the Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs) released in the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) in October. Questions about the application process can be directed to Brianne Nickel, MA, C-TAGME.

Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Residency Applications

Medical Students interested in the General Surgery Residency at IU School of Medicine can find answers to frequently asked questions about the residency application process and interviews.

Application Process

Residency Interviews

Application Requirements

Only complete residency applications are reviewed by the General Surgery Education Leadership team. A completed residency application includes:

Completed ERAS profile
Three letters of recommendation, one of which must come from either a program chair and program director
Submission of USMLE Step 1 Score
Medical school transcript
Personal statement

Application Process FAQ

Residency Interviews FAQ

Recruitment Dates for 2020-2021 Interns

November 7
November 14
November 21
November 26
December 5
December 10
January 9
January 16

Minimum Requirements for U.S. Graduates

Completed ERAS® profile
Three Letters of Recommendation – one of which must come from either a Program Chair and/or Program Director
Number of Pass Attempts on all 3 USMLE Exams: 1 | USMLE Step 1 Score Minimum: 230
Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
Medical School Transcript
Personal Statement

Minimum Application Requirements for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs)

Completed ERAS® profile
Three Letters of Recommendation – one of which must be from a practicing U.S. physician in Surgery
Number of Pass Attempts on all 3 USMLE Exams: 1 | USMLE Step 1 Score Minimum: 230
Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) if applicable
Medical School Transcript
Personal Statement
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate acquired at least 60 days prior to start of anticipated residency start date
Visa Sponsorship: J1 Visa applicants only; we do not sponsor H1B visas
FMG applicants must not be more than 2 years removed from medical school training
U.S. Clinical Experience is not mandatory, but encouraged

Preliminary Surgery Positions

Preliminary Surgery applicants must adhere to the complete residency application outline above. Recruitment dates for initial surgery are scheduled after categorical interview dates are completed. Offers are extended by email in the early part of January. Questions about the application process can be directed to the General Surgery Program Coordinator, Brianne Nickel, MA, C-TAGME.

Program interviews approximately 15-30 preliminary surgery applicants for from two to five initial surgery openings. The number of preliminary surgery applicants we are allowed to match fluctuates annually.