University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program
Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Iowa City, IA(Kansas City, IA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#59
Specialty Rank
$72,100
PGY1 Salary
57.1%
IMG %
#59
Radiation oncology Ranking
33rd Percentile
Top 67% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4301811033
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 33
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 99%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers exposure to all contemporary treatment types and delivery modalities through a thorough, progressive training approach. Our unique curriculum tailors clinical rotations to meet educational goals and allows residents flexibility to mold their residency education to fit their career goals. We are proud to offer both clinical and research pathways to prospective residents. Graduates can expect to be employed in private practice or in academic medicine as faculty members.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$72,100
PGY-1
$72,100
PGY-2
$75,200
PGY-3
$78,900
PGY-4
$81,800
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 17.5%
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4301811033
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 33
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kristin A Plichta
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2025 - 10/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/17/2025 - 1/31/2026
- 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
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1203430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Contact Person:
- Rachel Kadlec
- Contact Email:
- rachel-kadlec@uiowa.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
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
- 57.1%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 14.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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