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University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

Internal 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
1401821138
Program director
Manish Suneja
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
23
First-year spots
Applicants
1,331
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Iowa City, Iowa, sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. It offers 23 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,331 applications and invited about 28.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
23
Interview rate
28.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White75%
  • Asian27%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%

Contact and location

Program director
Manish Suneja
Program coordinator
Cynthia Batzkiel
Coordinator phone
(319) 356-2034
Program phone
(319) 356-3768
Sponsoring institution
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Internal Medicine, E323 GH 200 Hawkins Drive 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?

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. 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 Health Care Medical Center Program offer?

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program offers 23 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 23 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 1,331 applications and interviewed about 28.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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 Department of Internal Medicine, E323 GH 200 Hawkins Drive 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 Manish Suneja. The program coordinator, Cynthia Batzkiel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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