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University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

Psychiatry 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
4001821069
Program director
Christopher Moreau
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
511
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Iowa City, Iowa, sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 511 applications and invited about 24.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.

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
12
Interview rate
24.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates76%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women49%
  • Men49%
  • White78%
  • Asian16%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Moreau
Program coordinator
Stephanie Wainwright
Coordinator phone
(319) 356-1373
Program phone
(570) 713-7662
Sponsoring institution
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 200 Hawkins Drive 2880 JPP 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 6% 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 Psychiatry program has 8% 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 12 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 12 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 511 applications and interviewed about 24.5% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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 2880 JPP 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 Christopher Moreau. The program coordinator, Stephanie Wainwright, is the usual contact for application questions.