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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program

UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Iowa City, IA(Kansas City, IA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
$69,400
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4801821052
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Chad R Tracy
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
20
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
36.8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are a high surgical volume program designed to prepare physicians to evaluate, understand, and manage medical and surgical aspects of adult and pediatric genitourinary diseases. We strive to create an atmosphere of scientific curiosity, cutting-edge research experiences, and evidence-based teaching skills development, all amongst a supportive and approachable group of learners and providers. The hospital is located within a vibrant community with a high quality of life & low cost of living.

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
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

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:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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

City & State
Iowa City, IA
Metropolitan Area
Kansas City, IA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
0

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

Population
66K
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

Nominal Salary
$69,400
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$99,143
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4801821052
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Chad R Tracy
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
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:
210

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:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Contact Person:
Kelly Norton
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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