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Doing postdoctoral training in the U.S. is an exciting opportunity, but it can also be a confusing process.  In addition to the transition to a new research position, you are also faced with adjusting to the culture and distance from loved ones.  IUSM recognizes the unique challenges you face as a postdoctoral researcher from another country.  There are several resources in place to assist you with this process.  Be sure to connect with the Office of International Affairs and their 2008-2009 Handbook for International Students and Scholars. 

Office of International Affairs
The OIA is a comprehensive office of international education and program development. The OIA fosters and supports visa services for both students and scholars, faculty research projects, institutional partnerships, international development projects, curriculum internationalization, campus programming, and community outreach.

OIA's Handbook for International Students and Scholars
This outstanding resources addresses visa related issues, getting settled in Indianapolis, finding a religious community, as well as general Indianapolis resources.

American English Intonation Program
International health care providers and researchers often encounter difficulties with communication due to diversity in accents. In spite of competency in their professions and fluency in the English language their pronunciation or intonation patterns become a barrier in their ability to be clearly understood.  Recognizing this obstacle a multidisciplinary team of educators, researchers and clinicians within the Indiana University and Clarian Health System have designed a specialized program directed at facilitating intercultural communication. The goal of this course is to promote greater ease of communication for the participants and help them advance in their professions.

OIA's Tax Information
OIA's online tax information, electronic newsletter, and tax filing programs and services can help you through this complex process. 

OIA's Visa Pages 
This section of the OIA's website provides information and services pertaining to visas for dependents, institutional policy of J1 visas, SEVIS, and more. 

A Quick Guide to Visas and Immigration Status for International Postdocs
The NPA has compiled this information in an attempt to help international postdocs understand the basics of how to secure and maintain their immigration status during their research stay in the U.S. In no way is this information to be interpreted as individual advice, as there are many variables involved in this process.

International Postdoc Survival Guide 
The International Postdoc Committee of the National Postdoctoral Association created a survival guide which addresses issues of prospective postdocs, navigating the U.S. culture and necessary paperwork, a quick guide to visas, and more!   

Ethnic Grocery Stores and Restaurants
To search for ethnic grocery stores and ethnic restaurants in Indianapolis, visit http://www.indyethnicfood.com/. This site can also give you driving directions.