University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program
About This Program
Intern year features 3-week rotations to balance inpatient and ambulatory learning while capturing seasonal variation. Residents benefit from rotation-specific didactics, diverse urban/rural patient care, and a state-of-the-art children's hospital. Individualized pathways, advocacy, and scholarship thrive in vibrant, affordable Iowa City.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael D Colburn, MD, MEd, MD
University of Iowa Health Care
Primary Program Contact
Jolynn Leyden-Schevers
University of Iowa Health Care
Locations
University of Iowa Health Care
Stead Family Dept of Pediatrics 2033-BT
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
1026 A Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-3026
701 10th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-0003
3600 30th St
Des Moines, IA 50310-5774
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(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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 14, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 14, 2026 - Jan 9, 2027
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-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 7 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.