University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program
About This Program
The mission of the University of Iowa Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship is to train a group of diverse fellows to be future leaders in neonatology. We provide the unique environment of training at a large level IV NICU in the setting of a Midwest college town. Despite being in a small town, we draw a diverse patient population from across the state and beyond. We are internationally recognized as leaders in the care of periviable premature infants and neonatal hemodynamics.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Glenda K Rabe, MD, MEd
University of Iowa Health Care
Primary Program Contact
Ezra Hendelkin
University of Iowa Health Care
Locations
University of Iowa Health Care
Dept of Pediatrics 8804 JPP
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
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)
- 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 2 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
Aug 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 24, 2026 - Oct 23, 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
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.