Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Des Moines, IA(Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Area Metro)
22
Positions
#171
Specialty Rank
$64,691
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#171
Surgery Ranking
53rd Percentile
Top 47% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401822105
- NRMP Code:
- 1201440C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Jeffrey Joseph Dietzenbach
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 76
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 38
- Female Faculty:
- 15.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Program offers early operative experience and progressive resident autonomy. Committed faculty. Graduates prepared for general surgery practice and fellowship training. Iowa Methodist Medical Center is verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level 1 trauma center.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$64,691
PGY-1
$65,887
PGY-2
$67,684
PGY-3
$70,073
PGY-4
$73,065
PGY-5
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:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 26.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 478K
- 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:
- 4401822105
- NRMP Code:
- 1201440C0
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jeffrey Joseph Dietzenbach
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1201440C0, 1201440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran)
- Contact Person:
- Christa E Richards
- Contact Email:
- christa.richards@unitypoint.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
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
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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