University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program
About This Program
We are an ACGME accredited, nationally recognized training program with a strong record of developing leaders in the field of pediatric critical care. Stead Family Children's Hospital is the major referral center for a population of more than 3 million people, offering our fellows the full spectrum of tertiary pediatric critical care including ECMO, VAD, CRRT. Our 28-bed unit is a combined medical/surgical and congenital cardiac surgery unit as well as the state Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cody Tigges, DO
University of Iowa Healthcare
Primary Program Contact
Brittany E Allendorf
Univ of Iowa Hosps and Clinics
Locations
University of Iowa Healthcare
Stead Family Dept of Pediatrics 2 JCP
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Application Information
No Program Match
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 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.