University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program
About This Program
The University of Iowa General Surgery Residency offers rigorous, high-volume operative experience at a nationally recognized academic medical center serving patients from Iowa and the surrounding region. Residents train with outstanding faculty across all surgical subspecialties. Our competency-based curriculum emphasizes progressive autonomy and leadership development to prepare confident, competent future surgeons. Dedicated research time is encouraged, but not required. The vast majority of
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nanette Reed, MD
University of Iowa Health Care
Primary Program Contact
Jen Greer
University of Iowa Health Care
Locations
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Hwy 6 West
Iowa City, IA 52240
701 10th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-0003
1000 Fourth St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- mentor or advisor
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 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.