Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Based

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic 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
2601821139
Program director
Matthew Karam
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
350
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Iowa City, Iowa, sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 350 applications and invited about 23.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
23.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women20%
  • Men80%
  • White93%
  • Asian3%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Karam
Program coordinator
Jessica Dorsman
Coordinator phone
(319) 353-6747
Program phone
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Sponsoring institution
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Orthopaedic Surgery, 01008 JPP 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?

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 7 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 350 applications and interviewed about 23.4% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery, 01008 JPP 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 Matthew Karam. The program coordinator, Jessica Dorsman, is the usual contact for application questions.