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Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Lutheran Hospital) Program

Family 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 Lutheran Hospital) Program

ACGME code
1201831135
Program director
Alexandra Hubbell
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
455
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Lutheran Hospital) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran). It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 455 applications and invited about 23.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year.

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
9
Interview rate
23.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates71%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs21%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men46%
  • White75%
  • Asian4%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Alexandra Hubbell
Program coordinator
Andrea Brown
Coordinator phone
(515) 265-1050
Sponsoring institution
Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran)

840 East University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50316 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Lutheran Hospital) 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 Lutheran Hospital) Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Lutheran Hospital) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Lutheran Hospital) Program offers 9 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Lutheran Hospital) Program?

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Lutheran Hospital) Program received 455 applications and interviewed about 23.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Lutheran Hospital) 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 Lutheran Hospital) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

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

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Lutheran Hospital) Program is located at 840 East University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50316. Its sponsoring institution is Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran).

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

The program director is Alexandra Hubbell. The program coordinator, Andrea Brown, is the usual contact for application questions.