Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1601811028
Program director
Kathleen Dlouhy
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
277
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
54%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Iowa City, Iowa, sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 277 applications and invited about 11.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 54% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
11.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates46%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs31%
  • Non-US IMGs23%

Demographics

  • Women15%
  • Men85%
  • White54%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other15%

Contact and location

Program director
Kathleen Dlouhy
Program coordinator
Kathy Escher
Coordinator phone
(319) 356-7643
Program phone
(319) 356-2586
Sponsoring institution
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 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 and H-1B 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 54% 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 Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program offer?

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 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 277 applications and interviewed about 11.2% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

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 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 Kathleen Dlouhy. The program coordinator, Kathy Escher, is the usual contact for application questions.

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