Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Des Moines, IA(Des Moines, Iowa Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
$68,651
PGY1 Salary
19.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201831082
- NRMP Code:
- 1201320C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 96
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 194
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 79
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 55
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 50.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Blank Children's Hospital is a community-based residency program and is one of two children's hospitals in the state of Iowa. Blank has a Level 3 NICU and a dedicated pediatric emergency department staffed 24 hours/day by pediatric emergency medicine trained faculty. We are a Level 2 trauma center. There are robust opportunities for one-on-one learning and teaching in a supportive environment to help you grow as a physician and educator.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- 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)
- 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
Salary Progression
$68,651
PGY-1
$69,919
PGY-2
$71,827
PGY-3
$67,450
PGY-4
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 98(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $331K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $51K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.36
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
245 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.96
Restaurant Meal
10.56
Gas (per gallon)
$3.26
Gym Membership
39
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201831082
- NRMP Code:
- 1201320C0
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 96
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Greg Kolb
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/29/2027
- 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:
- 194
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1201320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Blank Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Blank Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Nina Moser
- Contact Email:
- cristina.moser@unitypoint.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 194
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 19.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 12th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 66.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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