University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program
About This Program
'4+1 program' enhances ambulatory experience with hands on workshops, mentoring and career guidance, Our Master Clinician Program/Clinical Reasoning Curriculum which focuses on clinical reasoning and problem-solving. Nationally recognized "Teaching Skills Curriculum" and distinction tracks in point of care ultrasound, health equity and medical education provide individualized curriculum based on interests. We offer career specific mentorship experiences and research opportunities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Manish Suneja, MD
Univ of Iowa Hosps and Clinics
Primary Program Contact
Abbey Gilpin
Univ of Iowa Hosp and Clinics
Locations
Univ of Iowa Hosps and Clinics
Dept of Internal Med E323-A GH
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Hwy 6 West
Iowa City, IA 52240
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Feb 6, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.