University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Iowa City, IALast Updated: 8/20/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
4 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
18%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
26%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Data not provided by program

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Hospice/home care experience
Yes
Research rotation
Required (2 wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
No
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)
Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$79K-$91K

Year 4 through Year 8

Year 4
$78,900
Year 5
$81,800
Year 6
$84,100
Year 7
$87,800
Year 8
$90,800

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days15
Sick Days15