Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Broadlawns Medical Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by Broadlawns Medical Center.

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About Broadlawns Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9991800042
Program director
Nicholas Galioto
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
283
Latest cycle
Interview rate
30.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Broadlawns Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by Broadlawns Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 283 applications and invited about 30.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year 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. 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
30.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates75%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Nicholas Galioto
Program coordinator
Erin Barnes
Coordinator phone
(515) 282-5776
Program phone
(515) 282-2386
Sponsoring institution
Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road Des Moines, IA 50314 Open in Google Maps

Broadlawns Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Broadlawns Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Broadlawns 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 Broadlawns Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Broadlawns Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Broadlawns Medical Center Program?

Broadlawns Medical Center Program received 283 applications and interviewed about 30.4% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Broadlawns 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 Broadlawns Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Broadlawns Medical Center Program located?

Broadlawns Medical Center Program is located at 1801 Hickman Road Des Moines, IA 50314. Its sponsoring institution is Broadlawns Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Broadlawns Medical Center Program?

The program director is Nicholas Galioto. The program coordinator, Erin Barnes, is the usual contact for application questions.