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University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program

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
4401821107
Program director
James De Andrade
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
688
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program is a university Based 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 Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 688 applications and invited about 13.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
13.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White61%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
James De Andrade
Program coordinator
Cate Unruh
Coordinator phone
(319) 467-5302
Program phone
(319) 356-4658
Sponsoring institution
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Surgery - Section of Education 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 and H-1B 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?

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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 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 688 applications and interviewed about 13.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 Department of Surgery - Section of Education 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 James De Andrade. The program coordinator, Cate Unruh, is the usual contact for application questions.

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