University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Iowa City, IALast Updated: 8/20/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
4 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
75%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Required (2 wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$79K-$82K

Year 4 through Year 5

Year 4
$78,900
Year 5
$81,800

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 15 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days15
Sick Days--