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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program

Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Iowa City, IA(Kansas City, IA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#55
Specialty Rank
$75,200
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %
#55
Child neurology Ranking
32nd Percentile
Top 68% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1851831106
NRMP Code:
1203185C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
26

Contact Information

Leah Marie Zhorne
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
15
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
54.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$75,200
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$75,200
PGY-3
$78,900
PGY-4
$81,800
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Iowa City, IA
Metropolitan Area
Kansas City, IA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
70(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$246K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$47K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
16.8%

Demographics & Community

Population
66K
Median Age
30 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.5
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
70°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
245 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
55%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
11.76
Gas (per gallon)
$3.63
Gym Membership
44

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$75,200
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$107,429
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1851831106
NRMP Code:
1203185C0YOG
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
26
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Leah Marie Zhorne
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/5/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 24

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1203185C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Contact Person:
Kati Jumper

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
33.3%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
16.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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