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Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran).

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About Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program

ACGME code
1101800001
Program director
Nash Whitaker
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program is a community-based Emergency Medicine residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran). It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Emergency Medicine program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates92%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White92%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Nash Whitaker
Program coordinator
Liza Osborn
Coordinator phone
(515) 241-5586
Program phone
(515) 241-5582
Sponsoring institution
Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran)

1415 Woodland Suite 140 Des Moines, IA 50309 Open in Google Maps

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program IMG-friendly?

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program offer?

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program offers 6 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program?

Applicants who sent Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program located?

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program is located at 1415 Woodland Suite 140 Des Moines, IA 50309. Its sponsoring institution is Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran).

Who is the program director of Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran) Program?

The program director is Nash Whitaker. The program coordinator, Liza Osborn, is the usual contact for application questions.

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