How to Apply

The Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program accepts up to three (3) new fellows annually with a maximum of eight (8) fellows at a time.

Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) using the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS).

 

Application requirements:

  • Completed ERAS application
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal statement
  • Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation:
    • Pediatric Residency Director, and 
    • Two additional faculty
  • USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores (or equivalent exams that have reciprocity in the State of Iowa)
  • Copy of ECGMG certificate, if applicable

 

If you have questions, please contact:

Glenda Rabe, MD, MME
Program Director
Phone: 1-319-384-6531
E-mail: glenda-rabe@uiowa.edu

 

Ezra Hendelkin
Program Coordinator
Phone: 1-319-356-7096
Email: ezra-hendelkin@uiowa.edu

 

Timeline

July–early November: ERAS opens for Fall Match

September–October: Fellowship interviews

Late November: NRMP rank list deadline

December: Match Day

 

Under special circumstances we will consider applications submitted at other times.

Criteria for Candidacy

Applicants to our program must:

  • Be currently enrolled in, or have successfully completed, an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program
  • Completed necessary qualifications for a medical license in the State of Iowa

The Interview

Interview Timeline

Interviews typically take place in September and October. If selected, orientation for all new fellows begins on July 1. You must be available for this start state and be licensed in Iowa by June 30.

 

Interview Day

We hold our interviews virtually through Zoom. You should be able to find your intinerary through the Thalamus portal.

We suggest business attire for your interview day.

The components of your day include:

  • A overview with our Program Director
  • Individual interviews with faculty within the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
  • A question and answer (Q&A) session with our current fellows after lunch.