University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Sioux City) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Sioux City, IA(Sioux City, Iowa Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$69,400
PGY1 Salary
31.2%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201821137
- NRMP Code:
- 1203120C2
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 41
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Only residency in Sioux City enjoys support of community physicians and two hospitals. Faculty teach in an atmosphere of mutual respect and collegiality. Well-balanced curriculum. Electives available in all specialties.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
Salary Progression
$69,400
PGY-1
$72,100
PGY-2
$75,200
PGY-3
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):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201821137
- NRMP Code:
- 1203120C2
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 41
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Cara Drew
- Email:
- cara-drew@uiowa.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 1/10/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/14/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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:
- 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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3022120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Contact Person:
- Juliana L Muhlenbruch
- Contact Email:
- juliana-muhlenbruch@uiowa.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 7 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 31.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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