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Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis)

Indianapolis, IN

GRE or MCATApplies via CASAAAccredited

Program details

Institution
Indiana University School of Medicine
Entrance exam
GRE or MCAT
Application deadline
Feb 28
Shadowing hours required
8
Program length
28 months
Class size
24
Accreditation
Accredited
Interview format
In-person interview with the program admissions committee (required for admission consideration)

Prerequisites

  • Biology I and II (2 semesters)
  • Human Anatomy (1 semester)
  • Human Physiology (1 semester)
  • Chemistry I and II with lab (2 semesters)
  • Organic Chemistry I and II with lab (2 semesters)
  • Physics I and II with lab (2 semesters)
  • Statistics (1 semester)

Notes

GPA: program states no absolute minimum; "competitive" applicants have overall/science/prereq GPA of 3.7+ (left as null since not a stated minimum). Prereqs must be completed with B- or better within 10 years of matriculation. Exam minimums: GRE not accepted below 40th percentile in Quant or Verbal; MCAT not accepted below 499. Tuition is billed per semester (in-state $13,650.64; non-resident $17,166.66) over 7 semesters; tuition_total reflects approximate 7-semester in-state cost and excludes fees. Class size…

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Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis) — frequently asked

Which entrance exam does Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis) accept?

Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis) uses the GRE or MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.

How many shadowing hours does Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis) require?

At least 8 documented hours of anesthesia shadowing or observation. More than the minimum generally helps — it's also the experience your personal statement and interview draw on.

What prerequisites does Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis) require?

Biology I and II (2 semesters), Human Anatomy (1 semester), Human Physiology (1 semester), Chemistry I and II with lab (2 semesters), Organic Chemistry I and II with lab (2 semesters), Physics I and II with lab (2 semesters), Statistics (1 semester). Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.

How long is the Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis) program?

About 28 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.

Does Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis) use CASAA?

Yes — Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.

When is the Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis) application deadline?

The deadline on file is 02-28. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying early in the cycle usually matters more than the posted date.

Requirements change — always verify directly with the program and CASAA.