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University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

Emergency Medicine 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
1101812174
Program director
Brooks Obr
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Iowa City, Iowa, sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • 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
10
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates45%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women26%
  • Men74%
  • White90%
  • Asian6%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Brooks Obr
Program coordinator
Nicole Hansen
Coordinator phone
(319) 384-6511
Program phone
(319) 467-9758
Sponsoring institution
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 200 Hawkins Drive 1008 RCP 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?

Yes. University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

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

About 13% 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 Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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 200 Hawkins Drive 1008 RCP 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 Brooks Obr. The program coordinator, Nicole Hansen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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