How to Apply

The University of Iowa Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship utilizes the Central Application Service, administered by SF Match. Candidates must apply to our fellowship by going to SF Match and using this service to submit an application.  Their website gives instructions on registering for the match process, as well as how to submit the application and supplemental documents.

Applications are reviewed and suitable candidates will be invited for an interview.

Deadlines

The application and interview season runs from January to May. Applicants should apply in their second to last year of residency (for Anesthesia residents this would be the CA-2 year) as the match occurs approximately 14 months prior to the start of the fellowship year. For instance, fellows interviewing in the 2022-2023 academic year will match in June 2023 for a July 2024 fellowship start.

While there is no hard deadline for the submission of applications, applicants should be mindful that rank lists are due late May and thus, applications must be submitted early enough to allow for scheduling and completion of interviews prior to this date.

Fellow Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for applicants:

1.  Graduate from one of the following:

  • United States or Canadian medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
  • United States college of osteopathic medicine accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
  • Medical school outside the United States or Canada with:
    • A valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and have a passing score for Step 1 and Step 2 of the USMLE
    • Be a U.S. citizen, a legal permanent resident, or hold a visa which provides eligibility to work in the U.S. Typical visas are J-1 (requires Steps 1 and 2 of USMLE and ECFMG certification) and H1-B (requires departmental approval, and Steps 1, 2 and 3 of USMLE, and an Iowa medical license)

2.  Meet Iowa Board of Medicine licensure requirements.

3.  All applicants must also meet program eligibility requirements as defined by the ACGME’s respective RRC.

Contact our Fellowship Coordinator if you have any eligibility questions.

The Department of Anesthesia at Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and UI Health Care shares the University of Iowa’s commitment to equal access and, consistent with its academic mission and standards, strives to achieve excellence through the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In the Department of Anesthesia, we are mindful of all aspects of human difference and define diversity in the broadest sense to mean inclusion of all persons. This means we do a holistic review of applications, with particular interest in recruiting applicants who have shown grit and resilience in their path to medicine, as well as potential to lead anesthesiology in the future.

Interviews

The Interview

To minimize health risks associated with travel, and in compliance with institutional, state, and national recommendations, we will conduct all interviews online only. We will not offer any in-person interviews or site visits during this cycle. The online-only interview requirement applies to all candidates, internal or external, so that we may provide an equitable experience to all applicants.

Invitations to interview

Interview invitations from our program will be extended via our Program Coordinator through SF Match. You will be able to see available times and dates and self-schedule your interview.

What should I expect on the interview day?

Your interview day will typically begin at 2 p.m. and end around 4:30 p.m. We plan to conduct interviews on the Zoom platform. The interview includes an overview of the program and interviews with the program director, current fellows, and Acute Pain Medicine faculty.