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Psychiatry Residency Program

Indiana University School of Medicine
Merrillville, IN
Continued AccreditationACGME #4001700069J1J-1

Indiana University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency program in Merrillville, IN. It has 6 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 20 residents in training. It reports 14.3% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $66,500. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
6
20 residents · 24 approved
PGY-1 salary
$66.5k
IMG percentage
14.3%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1187400C2

Accredited since 2020 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2023

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1187400C2
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Indiana University SOM-IN”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
14%
x
US MD
57%
x
DO
29%
x
Women
64%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
50
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.6
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Regional Health Systems, Indiana's largest community-based health care provider, offers affordable, quality mental health, primary health, dental, addiction treatment and case management services to adults and children. We know how closely mental health is connected to physical and social health—and how important it is to treat the whole-person. Whole-person care means we integrate health care to support individual's and their family's emotional, physical and cognitive well-being. Regional Health Systems is a Regional Care Group member. Indiana residents may qualify for fee assistance with our discounted fee scale based on income and family size. Our patient financial services team can help determine coverage and design a payment plan to fit your circumstances. If you're looking to enroll in Medicare, Medicaid, HIP, or marketplace insurance, our licensed insurance navigators can help you. No one will be turned away for inability to pay. Los residentes de Indiana pueden calificar para recibir asistencia con tarifas con nuestra escala de tarifas con descuento basada en los ingresos y el tamaño de la familia. Nuestro equipo de servicios financieros para pacientes puede ayudar a determinar la cobertura y diseñar un plan de pago que se adapte a sus circunstancias. Si está buscando inscribirse en Medicaid, HIP, seguro de mercado, nuestros asesores de seguros con licencia pueden ayudarlo. Nadie será rechazado por no poder pagar.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: Regional Mental Health Center · Merrillville, IN

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Regional Mental Health Center

Primary
Merrillville, IN

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,050/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~23.9% of pay
Take-home$4,050/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,325/mo
State tax$166/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $66,500 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 3% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Lake County, Indiana (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
3%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$68,985
−$10k vs US median
Avg Commute
29 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Kobie Douglas, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Ms. Brittany Miller, MPA

Indiana University School of Medicine 8001700133 - Indianapolis, IN

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Indiana University School of Medicine located?
Indiana University School of Medicine is located in Merrillville, IN.
Is Indiana University School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Indiana University School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Indiana University School of Medicine?
Indiana University School of Medicine has approximately 20 residents in training.
How much is rent near Indiana University School of Medicine?
Median rent near Merrillville, IN is ~$1,325/month for a 1BR and ~$1,509/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Indiana University School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 14.3% of Indiana University School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Indiana University School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Indiana University School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Indiana University School of Medicine require?
Indiana University School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Indiana University School of Medicine?
Indiana University School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $66,500. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Indiana University School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Indiana University School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Indiana University School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Psychiatry residency program positions as they appear.