Ascension St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis Program

The Ascension St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis offers a comprehensive Family Medicine residency program established in 1970, making it one of the earliest fully accredited Family medicine residencies in the nation. The program prides itself on offering a robust blend of academic rigor within a community hospital's nurturing environment. This unique combination equips residents with the skills and knowledge to provide exceptional primary, urgent, acute care services, and obstetric care in various settings. The residents benefit from a collegial atmosphere, working closely with other residencies and fellowships to foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. With a 100% ABFM First-Time Pass Rate, residents leave well-prepared for a career in Family Medicine characterized by continuous learning and leadership opportunities.

Application Process:

Applications for the residency program are handled via ERAS and require the submission of an ERAS application, personal statement, CV, USMLE or COMLEX exam results, and at least two of the three required letters of recommendation. Interviews are conducted virtually, from October through December, and include a virtual meet and greet with residents. The program fills all positions through the NRMP, without offering pre-match positions.

Visa Support:

The program sponsors J-1 Visas for eligible candidates.

Application Criteria:

To be considered, applicants must have graduated from a U.S. medical school or a WHO-listed medical school approved by the Medical Board of California within the last 3 years. FMG/IMGs are required to have a minimum of three months of U.S. clinical experience (externships, as observerships do not meet this requirement), completed all steps of ECFMG certification by the match results due date, and passed all USMLE/COMLEX Step exams within 2 attempts. Additionally, passing results for Step 1 and 2 are required before the rank list due date.

Salary & Benefits:

Details about the salary and benefits for residents in this program can be found under the Salary & Benefits section of their website.

The Family Medicine program at Ascension St Vincent advocates for residents' well-being, fostering a healthy work-life balance, and offers a supportive learning environment with numerous resident social events and wellness resources.

The curriculum is designed to offer comprehensive training across a spectrum of Family Medicine, including adult inpatient medicine, pediatrics, maternal child health, emergency medicine, among others. Residents also have the opportunity to tailor their training according to their interests with elective rotations. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, leadership skills development, and community involvement, preparing residents for a versatile career in Family Medicine.

For those with specific interests, the program offers Areas of Concentration (AOCs) and is home to well-established fellowships in Geriatrics and Hospice/Palliative Care, enhancing the depth and breadth of the educational experience.

Ascension St. Vincent’s Family Medicine Residency program invites candidates who are dedicated to serving communities with integrity and compassion, embodying the core values of Ascension Health. Applicants interested in joining a program that blends tradition with innovation in a supportive, collaborative environment are encouraged to apply.