University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

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Iowa City, IALast Updated: 8/20/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
5 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
80%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
5%

Employment Policies & Benefits

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Integrative medicine curriculum
Yes
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Required NGO (wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Academic or clinician educator track
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$81K-$87K

Year 4 through Year 6

Year 4
$80,800
Year 5
$84,100
Year 6
$87,300

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 16 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days16
Sick DaysNGO