University of Iowa (Des Moines) Program Internal Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran).
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- ACGME code
- 1401831137
- Program director
- Grant Peterson
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 11
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 636
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 20.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 6%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Iowa (Des Moines) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran). It offers 11 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).
In the latest application cycle the program received 636 applications and invited about 20.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 56 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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 11
- Interview rate
- 20.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates22%
- US DO graduates72%
- US IMGs6%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women56%
- Men44%
- White75%
- Asian22%
- Black or African American6%
- Hispanic or Latino3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Grant Peterson
- Program coordinator
- Katie Ludwikowski
- Coordinator phone
- (515) 241-6636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran)
Iowa Methodist Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program 1415 Woodland Avenue, Suite 140 Des Moines, IA 50309 Open in Google Maps
University of Iowa (Des Moines) Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Iowa (Des Moines) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Iowa (Des Moines) 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 (Des Moines) Program IMG-friendly?
About 6% of residents at University of Iowa (Des Moines) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of Iowa (Des Moines) Program offer?
University of Iowa (Des Moines) Program offers 11 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Iowa (Des Moines) Program?
University of Iowa (Des Moines) Program received 636 applications and interviewed about 20.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Iowa (Des Moines) 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 (Des Moines) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.
Where is University of Iowa (Des Moines) Program located?
University of Iowa (Des Moines) Program is located at Iowa Methodist Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program 1415 Woodland Avenue, Suite 140 Des Moines, IA 50309. Its sponsoring institution is Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran).
Who is the program director of University of Iowa (Des Moines) Program?
The program director is Grant Peterson. The program coordinator, Katie Ludwikowski, is the usual contact for application questions.