University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program
About This Program
The University of Iowa's Pediatric Nephrology Program is Iowa's sole provider of pediatric kidney care, serving all dialysis and transplant patients in the state. Our diverse team includes clinicians, educators, and researchers trained across top institutions, offering rich mentorship and exposure. Faculty expertise spans the full spectrum of kidney diseases, making our program an exceptional place to learn, work, and lead in pediatric nephrology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Carla M Nester, MD, MSA
Univ of Iowa Hosps and Clinics
Primary Program Contact
Cassie Webber, BA
Univ of Iowa Hosps and Clinics
Locations
Univ of Iowa Hosps and Clinics
Div of Nephrology
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 3, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 2, 2025 - Nov 3, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 2, 2026
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-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.