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Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program

Transitional Year 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
9991800220
Program director
Brittany Jensen
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
282
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran).

In the latest application cycle the program received 282 applications and invited about 14.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective 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 sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
14.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Contact and location

Program director
Brittany Jensen
Program coordinator
Gina Fletcher
Coordinator phone
(515) 241-5995
Sponsoring institution
Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran)

1415 Woodland Avenue, Suite 140 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?

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program received 282 applications and interviewed about 14.5% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program is located at 1415 Woodland Avenue, Suite 140 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 Brittany Jensen. The program coordinator, Gina Fletcher, is the usual contact for application questions.