University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program Neurology Residency
Neurology 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
- 1801821039
- Program director
- Lama Abdel Wahed
- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 618
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 24.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 27%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Iowa City, Iowa, sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 618 applications and invited about 24.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 27% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.
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
- 9
- Interview rate
- 24.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates73%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs9%
- Non-US IMGs18%
Demographics
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White58%
- Asian9%
- Hispanic or Latino15%
- Other12%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Lama Abdel Wahed
- Program coordinator
- Caroline Martin
- Coordinator phone
- (319) 356-0875
- Program phone
- (319) 384-9272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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 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 27% 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 Neurology program has 20% 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 9 first-year Neurology positions, and 9 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 618 applications and interviewed about 24.3% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
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 Lama Abdel Wahed. The program coordinator, Caroline Martin, is the usual contact for application questions.