Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program
About This Program
Blank Children's Hospital is a community-based residency program and is one of two children's hospitals in the state of Iowa. Blank has a Level 3 NICU and a dedicated pediatric emergency department staffed 24 hours/day by pediatric emergency medicine trained faculty. We are a Level 2 trauma center. There are robust opportunities for one-on-one learning and teaching in a supportive environment to help you grow as a physician and educator.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Greg Kolb, DO
Blank Children's Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Nina Moser, MA
Blank Children's Hosp
Locations
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 50309
1801 Hickman Rd
Des Moines, IA 50314-1597
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
Data not provided by program
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
Jan 22, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 29, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 19, 2026 - Jan 29, 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-3
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.