University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program
About This Program
The University of Iowa Rheumatology Fellowship Program seeks to identify, amplify, and align fellow strengths with opportunities available within the Division, University, state and nation. We emphasize Appreciative Inquiry as our teaching and learning philosophy. Additionally, we offer two pathways leading to certification in (1) Adult Rheumatology [2 years total] and (2) Adult Rheumatology & Allergy/Immunology [3 years total].
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Bharat Kumar, MD
Palmetto General Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Andrew Huizer
Univ of Iowa Hosps and Clinics
Locations
Palmetto General Hospital
2001 W 68th St, Med Ed Dept
Suite 311
Hialeah, FL 33016
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Hwy 6 West
Iowa City, IA 52240
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 2, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.