How to Apply

Open Houses

Open Houses are an opportunity for medical students to learn more about the University of Iowa Health Care Internal Medicine/Psychiatry Residency Program. A panel of current residents will discuss our program and combined training in general. If you are thinking of applying for Internal Medicine/Psychiatry residency or are interested in learning about a unique training opportunity, please join our Zoom events!

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Applications are only accepted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS), and all applicants must also register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

We accept applications from September 1 through January 1. All applications are reviewed. Applicants receiving interviews are selected based upon their letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, personal statement, academic record, and board exam scores.

A complete Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) application includes:

  • Common Application Form (CAF)
  • Medical school transcript
  • Dean's letter of recommendation
  • Three letters of recommendation from clinical faculty
  • One page personal statement
  • USMLE or COMLEX transcript
  • Photo (optional)

Applicant Information

Application Materials

A complete Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) application includes:

  • Common Application Form (CAF)
  • Medical school transcript
  • Dean's letter of recommendation
  • Three letters of recommendation from clinical faculty
  • One page personal statement
  • USMLE or COMLEX transcript
  • Photo (optional)

Eligibility

US Allopathic Medical School Graduates

  • Passing USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS)
  • Application via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) including:
    • A minimum of three letters of recommendation;
    • Dean’s letter;
    • Medical school transcript verifying appropriate medical education to train in a large teaching hospital; and
    • Personal statement (there are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a combined residency and justify why you would be a good candidate).

US Osteopathic Medical School Graduates

  • Passing USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS)
  • Application via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) including:
    • A minimum of three letters of recommendation;
    • Dean’s letter;
    • Medical school transcript verifying appropriate medical education to train in a large teaching hospital; and
    • Personal statement (there are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a combined residency and justify why you would be a good candidate).

International Medical School Graduates

  • Passing USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS)
  • Medical school graduation date of 2008 or later.
  • Appropriate medical education to train in a large US teaching hospital.
  • Previous residency experiences, observership, or clinical experience in the US is strongly preferred.
  • Previous degree in US, (i.e. MPH) is also desirable.
  • Application via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) including:
    • A minimum of three letters of recommendation;
    • Dean’s letter;
    • Medical school transcript verifying appropriate medical education to train in a large teaching hospital; and
    • Personal statement (there are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a combined residency and justify why you would be a good candidate).
  • US citizenship, a J-1 or H-1B Visa.v

Couples Match

We encourage couples match applications and will make every attempt to streamline interview dates and times for both applications. More information on couples matching can be found on the National Resident Matching Program website.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by January 1.

Applicants will be invited for interviews following the review of completed applications. Interviews are conducted October through January.

The Interview

What to Expect

We will interview approximately 32 candidates for 2 positions beginning in November and ending in January.

What should I expect the night before my interview?

A relaxing social hour on Zoom with our residents from internal medicine-psychiatry. This affords applicants a chance to ask questions about the program "off the record" as well as socialize with potential future colleagues. Feel free to bring your dinner, drinks, or pets to join us!

What should I expect on the interview day?

The interview day will be a combined virtual experience with internal medicine in the morning and conclude in psychiatry in the afternoon. A typical interview includes an overview of the program, time to meet with key faculty as well as residents from each year of the program. We suggest business attire for your interview day.