University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Iowa City, IA(Kansas City, IA Metropolitan Area Metro)
37
Positions
#72
Specialty Rank
$69,400
PGY1 Salary
4.9%
IMG %
#72
Surgery Ranking
80th Percentile
Top 20% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401821107
- NRMP Code:
- 1203440C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 37
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 56
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 37%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Do you offer observerships or externships to medical school graduates? No, we do not offer these if you have already graduated medical school. Do you accept applications for prelim interviews? We have a limited number of preliminary positions. Requirements are the same as categorical residents however, we do not interview for these spots until the SOAP process.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,400
PGY-1
$72,100
PGY-2
$75,200
PGY-3
$78,900
PGY-4
$81,800
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 70(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $246K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $47K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 18.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 3,188,836
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.5
- Poverty Rate
- 5.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
245 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
11.76
Gas (per gallon)
$3.63
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401821107
- NRMP Code:
- 1203440C0
- Total Positions:
- 37
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Julia Shelton
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2025 - 12/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 1/24/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1203440P3, 1203440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Contact Person:
- Jen Greer
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7PGY-5:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 4.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 9th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
Program Rankings
This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.
Resources & Tools
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools