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Benefits, Stipends and Contracts

Benefits offered by University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics are competitive with other top training programs in the country.  Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, Hospitalization and Pharmacy Coverage
Counseling and Crisis Management Services
Life, Disability, and Malpractice Coverage
Computer and Software Purchases
GI Bill
Paid Time Off and Leave Information
Reduced UI Tuition
Retirement Savings

Stipends are also comparable to other top training programs in the country and in keeping with the cost of living in Iowa.

Contracts are issued to house staff each year until training concludes, and promotion at the end of each year is granted based on demonstrated clinical competence and professional growth.  House staff members who do not meet standards for promotion to the next level of training may require remedial action, as deemed appropriate by the Program Director.