University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

Iowa City, IALast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
5
Hospital Outpatient
N/A
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional

Tracks & Educational Features

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Rural track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$69k-$75k

PGY-1 through PGY-3

PGY-1
$69,400
PGY-2
$72,100
PGY-3
$75,200

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 21 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days21
Sick Days--