How to Apply

Trent Place in Clinic

We accept four positions for our main obgyn residency track and two for the rural residency for a total of six residents for 2024-2025.

Apply using ResidencyCAS and register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

We welcome applicants who will graduate from qualified medical school programs in this country or abroad. Please note our eligibility criteria.

Your Application

If you are interested in applying to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program, applications are accepted through ResidencyCAS.

Application Requirements

  • Dean's letter
  • Two to three letters of recommendation from faculty
  • Official transcript of your grades from your medical school registrar
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) scores will be accepted.
  • Personal statement

These should be sent directly by the Dean's office via ResidencyCAS.

Information for Applicants

Applying to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at University of Iowa 

Applications for obstetrics and gynecology residency will be accepted through ResidencyCAS through September 25, 2024 for first year positions beginning the following June.

Interview offers released on October 29, 2024.

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology is an independent, non-profit organization that certifies obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States.

Founded in 1927, the ABOG is one of 24 specialty Boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology

After residency, a physician may seek certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

To become Board certified, a physician must pass a written test to demonstrate that he or she has obtained the special knowledge and skills required for medical and surgical care of women.

He or she must also show experience in treating women's health care prior to the oral examination.

An oral examination is given by a team of well-respected national experts; the exam tests the physician's skills, knowledge and ability to treat different conditions. The examiners also review the patients the physician treated during the past year.

The Interview

Interview Details

Applications for obstetrics and gynecology residency will be accepted through ResidencyCAS.

We are following the OBGYN initiatives for the 2024-2025 application cycle.

  • Updated standards for the OBGYN application and Interview Process:
    • Application deadline of 9/25/2024
    • Interview offers released on 10/29/2024
    • Interview offers limited to the number of interview spots
    • Allow applicants a mimimum of 48 hours to respond to interview offers
    • Interviews occur no earlier than 11/1/2024
    • Virtual interview for all applicants

The Interview

We will interview about 48 candidates for four positions for our main obgyn residency track. We will interview 16 candidates for two Rural Track obgyn positions. Contracts and orientation for all new residents will begin on June 24, 2025.

Interviews for the 2025 Match will be by invitation only on the following dates:

Main Track Dates:

Monday, November 11, 2024 a.m.
Monday, November 11, 2024 p.m.
Monday, November 18, 2024 a.m.
Monday, November 18, 2024 p.m.
Monday, December 9, 2024 a.m.
Monday, December 9, 2024 p.m.

Rural Track Dates:

Monday, December 16, 2024 a.m.
Monday, December 16, 2024 p.m.