How to Apply

If you are interested in applying to the Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program, applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

If you need additional information, please contact Lisa Neff-Letts at lisa-neff-letts@uiowa.edu.

Applications must be received by September 8, 2023.

Priority Deadline

Applications must be received by September 9, 2022.

Priority for interviews will be given to applicants with full applications received by September 9, 2022.

Interviews will be scheduled in the months of August and September.

The NRMP Match Day for Medical Genetics is October 26, 2022!

The Interview

We will interview candidates for one position every year in the months of August and September.

Interviews will be held virtually this year.

Criteria for Candidacy

U.S. Allopathic Medical School Graduates

  • Passing USMLE scores with no more than one previous failure. 
  • At least 3 letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter, medical school transcript, personal statement and photograph sent through ERAS. Letters from pediatric supervisors are preferable if possible. We do not require a “Chairman’s Letter.” 
  • There are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a pediatric residency and argue for why you would be a good candidate. 
  • Appropriate medical education to train in a large U.S. teaching hospital. 
  • History of and commitment to treating and/or advocating for and/or conducting research for children and/or adolescents. 

Osteopathic Medical School Graduates

  • COMLEX Step and Step 2 scores of at least 500 or USMLE Step 1 score of at least 200 on the first attempt. 
  • At least 3 letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter, medical school transcript, personal statement and photograph sent through ERAS. Letters from pediatric supervisors are preferable if possible. We do not require a “Chairman’s Letter.” 
  • There are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a pediatric residency and argue for why you would be a good candidate. 
  • Appropriate medical education to train in a large US teaching hospital. 
  • History of and commitment to treating and/or advocating for and/or conducting research for children and/or adolescents. 

International Medical School Graduates

  • USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores of at least 225 on first attempt. Both scores must be available before you can be considered for an interview. 
  • Passing grade on the CSA or USMLE Step 2 CS on the first attempt. 
  • Medical school graduation date of 2008 or later. 
  • Previous pediatric residency experiences, observership or clinical experience in the US is strongly preferred. 
  • Previous degree in U.S., i.e. MPH is also desirable. 
  • At least 3 letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter, medical school transcript, personal statement and photograph sent through ERAS. Letters from pediatric supervisors are preferable if possible. We do not require a “Chairman’s Letter”. 
  • There are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a pediatric residency and argue for why you would be a good candidate. 
  • Appropriate medical education to train in a large U.S. teaching hospital. 
  • History of and commitment to treating and/or advocating for and/or conducting research for children and/or adolescents. 
  • We sponsor J-1 Visas.

Accrediting Board

The Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).