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University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (Sioux City) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Sioux City, Iowa, sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.

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About University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (Sioux City) Program

ACGME code
1201821137
Program director
Cara Drew
Location
Sioux City, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
959
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
61%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (Sioux City) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Sioux City, Iowa, sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 959 applications and invited about 14.6% 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 61% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
6
Interview rate
14.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates22%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs44%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men50%
  • White28%
  • Asian11%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%

Contact and location

Program director
Cara Drew
Program coordinator
Juliana Muhlenbruch
Coordinator phone
(172) 294-5018
Program phone
(712) 294-5000
Sponsoring institution
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center

2501 Pierce Street Sioux City, IA 51104 Open in Google Maps

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (Sioux City) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (Sioux City) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (Sioux City) 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 (Sioux City) Program IMG-friendly?

About 61% of residents at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (Sioux City) 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 (Sioux City) Program offer?

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (Sioux City) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (Sioux City) Program?

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (Sioux City) Program received 959 applications and interviewed about 14.6% 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 (Sioux City) 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 (Sioux City) 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 (Sioux City) Program located?

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (Sioux City) Program is located at 2501 Pierce Street Sioux City, IA 51104. Its sponsoring institution is University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (Sioux City) Program?

The program director is Cara Drew. The program coordinator, Juliana Muhlenbruch, is the usual contact for application questions.