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Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program

Pediatrics residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran).

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About Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program

ACGME code
3201831082
Program director
Greg Kolb
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
460
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program is a community-based Pediatrics residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran). It offers 7 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 460 applications and invited about 26.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
7
Interview rate
26.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates71%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women86%
  • Men14%
  • White76%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Greg Kolb
Program coordinator
Nina Moser
Coordinator phone
(515) 241-5008
Program phone
(515) 241-4497
Sponsoring institution
Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran)

Raymond Blank Memorial Hospital for Children 1200 Pleasant Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Open in Google Maps

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist 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 Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program IMG-friendly?

About 19% of residents at Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program offer?

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program offers 7 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program?

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program received 460 applications and interviewed about 26.1% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist 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 Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program located?

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program is located at Raymond Blank Memorial Hospital for Children 1200 Pleasant Street Des Moines, IA 50309. Its sponsoring institution is Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran).

Who is the program director of Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program?

The program director is Greg Kolb. The program coordinator, Nina Moser, is the usual contact for application questions.

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