University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Iowa City, IA(Kansas City, IA Metropolitan Area Metro)
41
Positions
#32
Specialty Rank
$69,400
PGY1 Salary
3.1%
IMG %
#32
Psychiatry Ranking
90th Percentile
Top 10% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4001821069
- NRMP Code:
- 1203400C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 41
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 42
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 45.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer a broad subspecialty clinical experience in an inclusive, friendly department providing ground-breaking neuroscience research. We offer Research, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Intellectual Disability-Mental Illness, Interventional Psychiatry, and Public/Rural Psychiatry Tracks. We also have ACGME-accredited Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, & Addiction Medicine Fellowships.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- 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
Salary Progression
$69,400
PGY-1
$72,100
PGY-2
$75,200
PGY-3
$78,900
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
- 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
- 3,188,836
- 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:
- 4001821069
- NRMP Code:
- 1203400C0
- Total Positions:
- 41
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Erin Crocker
- Email:
- erin-crocker@uiowa.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1203400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Contact Person:
- Stephanie Wainwright
- Contact Email:
- stephanie-wainwright@uiowa.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:11PGY-3:9PGY-4:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 3.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 15.6%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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