Indiana University School of Medicine
The Indiana University School of Medicine Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship in Indianapolis, IN is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Indiana University three-year ACGME-accredited cardiovascular disease fellowship selecting five fellows a year across IU Health Methodist and University Hospital, Eskenazi Health and the Roudebush VA. First-year fellows spend 8 months on consult services at Methodist, VA and Eskenazi plus cath and echo blocks; second year has at least 2 months each of cath, EP and echo and 2-3 of CCU. Weekly Tuesday grand rounds, Friday decision-making conference, Thursday echo conference and monthly M&M, with NIH T32 research support available.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Call is from home about weekly with a 40-50 percent call-in rate in year one; ERAS opens July 15, applicants are encouraged to apply by September 14, and H-1B visas are not accepted.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 1, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Deepak Bhakta, MD
- Program coordinator
- Stephanie Plummer
- Address
- Administrative Office, 1800 N. Capitol Avenue, Suite E371, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- plummers@iu.edu
- Phone
- (317) 274-0700
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Cardiovascular Disease fellowship training
Cardiovascular Disease is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in cardiovascular disease typically last 3 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Indiana University School of Medicine Cardiovascular Disease fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Indiana University School of Medicine Cardiovascular Disease fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Indiana University School of Medicine Cardiovascular Disease fellowship offer?
The directory records 5 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Indiana University School of Medicine Cardiovascular Disease fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.