University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Iowa Neuropathology Fellowship program includes extensive opportunities for diagnostic training in neurosurgical specimens, muscle/nerve biopsy specimens, neuro-oncology molecular genetic testing, molecular genetic testing for the neuromuscular disease FSHD, autopsy neuropathology (including forensic cases). There are pportunities to learn brain banking skills and to participate in clinical or basic research. We have five active faculty members.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Steven A Moore, MD, PhD
Univ of Iowa Hosps and Clinics
Primary Program Contact
Sheena Hovey, MD
Univ of Iowa Hosps and Clinics
Locations
Univ of Iowa Hosps and Clinics
Dept of Pathology
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Application Information
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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
No cap on the number of years.
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
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Inpatient mental health
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-3 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.