How to Apply
The University of Iowa Sports Medicine Fellowship participates in the AOSSM/AANA ACGME accredited sports fellowship match program. This match program has a universal application form and instructions for letters of recommendation. This is facilitated by the SF Match service. Learn more about the match process and the application.
Application deadline determined by the AOSSM.
For further information on the fellowship, please feel free to contact us by e-mail or phone.
Fellow Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for applicants:
- 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)
- Meet Iowa Board of Medicine licensure requirements
- All applicants must also meet program eligibility requirements as defined by the ACGME’s respective RRC