University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Iowa City, Iowa, sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1201811136
- Program director
- Brigit Ray
- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 677
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 17.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 30%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Iowa City, Iowa, sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 677 applications and invited about 17.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 53 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and women's health 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
- 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
- 8
- Interview rate
- 17.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates43%
- US DO graduates26%
- US IMGs4%
- Non-US IMGs26%
Demographics
- Women65%
- Men26%
- White74%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Brigit Ray
- Program coordinator
- Cinda Blake
- Coordinator phone
- (319) 384-7507
- Program phone
- (319) 384-7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center
Department of Family and Community Medicine 200 Hawkins Dr 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 30% of residents at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center 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 University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program offer?
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 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 677 applications and interviewed about 17.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
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 Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program located?
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program is located at Department of Family and Community Medicine 200 Hawkins Dr 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 Brigit Ray. The program coordinator, Cinda Blake, is the usual contact for application questions.