University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Iowa exposes you to all contemporary treatment types and delivery modalities. World-class imaging technology (CT, PET and MRI simulators) and treatment modalities (including MR-Linac, HDR gyn and prostate, eye plaque brachytherapy, and theranostics) as well as ample pediatric and adult cases are available for your training. We offer both clinical and research pathways to prospective residents. Our department also houses the only PhD-confer
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Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
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Contact Information
Program Director
Kristin A Plichta, PhD, MD, BS
University of Iowa Health Care
Primary Program Contact
Rachel Kadlec, BS, MSL
University of Iowa Health Care
Locations
University of Iowa Health Care
Dept of Radiation Oncology
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
3010 Northgate Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Experience The Program