The University of Iowa Epilepsy Fellowship Program participates in the Epilepsy Match conducted through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and the application process is managed through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). All applicants must register with both ERAS and NRMP. We participate in the December application cycle. Please refer to the ERAS and NRMP websites for more specific information on application materials needed as well as the match deadlines.

Eligibility criteria

Graduate from one of the following:

• ACGME-accredited residency program, an AOA-approved residency program, a program with ACGME International (ACGME-I) Advanced Specialty Accreditation, or a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)-accredited or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)-accredited residency program located in Canada with:
  • a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and
  • have a passing score for Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 of the USMLE and
  • 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