University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program
Vascular surgery - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Iowa City, IA(Kansas City, IA Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
$69,400
PGY1 Salary
40.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4511800001
- NRMP Code:
- 1203451C0J1H1BF1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 25
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 83.3%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
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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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
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: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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4511800001
- NRMP Code:
- 1203451C0J1H1BF1
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 25
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rachael M Nicholson
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
- 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:
- 1203451C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Contact Person:
- Ferial Ebrahim-High
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1PGY-5:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 40.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 5th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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