Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
2801821039
Program director
Scott Owen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
334
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Iowa City, Iowa, sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 334 applications and invited about 19.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
  • 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: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
19.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women24%
  • Men76%
  • White72%
  • Asian21%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Scott Owen
Program coordinator
Julie Kobliska
Coordinator phone
(319) 384-8277
Program phone
(319) 356-3600
Sponsoring institution
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 200 Hawkins Drive 21203 PFP 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 17% of residents at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% 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 5 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 5 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 334 applications and interviewed about 19.5% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 11%.

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 21203 PFP 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 Scott Owen. The program coordinator, Julie Kobliska, is the usual contact for application questions.

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