Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jeffrey Joseph Dietzenbach, MD, BA
Iowa Methodist Med Ctr UPH-DM
Primary Program Contact
Christa E Richards, BA
Iowa Methodist Med Ctr UPH-DM
Locations
Iowa Methodist Med Ctr UPH-DM
Dept of Surgery Education Ste 140
1415 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309-1453
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 50309
3600 30th St
Des Moines, IA 50310-5774
1801 Hickman Rd
Des Moines, IA 50314-1597
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Jan 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 31, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Dental insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.