AnesthesiologyUniversity Based

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Iowa City, Iowa, sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.

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About University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0401821049
Program director
Brent Hadder
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
896
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Iowa City, Iowa, sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 896 applications and invited about 18% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Anesthesiology interview rate of 16.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 52 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
18%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates62%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White55%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%

Contact and location

Program director
Brent Hadder
Program coordinator
Dawn Dillman
Coordinator phone
(319) 356-2633
Program phone
(319) 356-1054
Sponsoring institution
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Anesthesia 200 Hawkins Drive Iowa City, IA 52242 Open in Google Maps

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 19% of residents at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program offer?

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program offers 15 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program?

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program received 896 applications and interviewed about 18% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program located?

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program is located at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Anesthesia 200 Hawkins Drive Iowa City, IA 52242. Its sponsoring institution is University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program?

The program director is Brent Hadder. The program coordinator, Dawn Dillman, is the usual contact for application questions.