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University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

Neurology 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
1801821039
Program director
Lama Abdel Wahed
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed20%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed46%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed20%
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
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.

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 20%.

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.

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