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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program

Family MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Iowa City, IA(Kansas City, IA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
$69,400
PGY1 Salary
31.8%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201811136
NRMP Code:
1203120C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
110

Contact Information

Brigit Elizabeth Ray
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
52
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.4
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
41
Non-Physician Staff:
24
Part-Time Physicians:
24
Female Faculty:
35.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
4%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Outstanding academic program within a Big 10 college community with nationally recognized faculty, department, and hospital. Unique '2+2' curriculum with 2 weeks of inpatient generally followed by 2 weeks of an outpatient rotation. Emphasis on acute and chronic disease care, prevention, behavioral health, inpatient and obstetrical care in a community-based hospital setting. Procedural training offered in MSK injections, LARCs, colposcopies, LEEPs, treadmills, vasectomies, and c-sections.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • 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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$69,400
PGY-1
$72,100
PGY-2
$75,200
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
18.2%(FREIDA)

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
$69,400
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$99,143
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201811136
NRMP Code:
1203120C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
110
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Brigit Elizabeth Ray
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/16/2026 - 12/22/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
194
Min Step 2 Score:
209

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:
1203120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Contact Person:
Cinda Blake
Contact Email:
cinda-blake@uiowa.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
31.8%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
25th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
13.6%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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