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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program

Plastic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Iowa City, IA(Kansas City, IA Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
$84,100
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3601800001
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
21

Contact Information

Jerrod Keith
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
33.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
13%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Independent Plastic Surgery training Program at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is an ACGME accredited independent program that has one trainee in each year of the three years of the program. The program is designed to broadly educate trainees in the art and science of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and to develop highly competent, inquisitive and responsible Plastic Surgeons.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$84,100
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

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
0

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
15.0%

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
$84,100
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$120,143
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3601800001
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
21
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jerrod Keith
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

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

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Contact Person:
Briana Horwath

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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