Application Deadline

The application deadline for the two-year fellowship beginning on July 1, 2025 is March 4, 2024.

The application period opens December 1, 2023. We will have interview dates available in April.

Orientation for new fellows begins July 1, so you must be available for that start date and be licensed in Iowa by June 30.

Criteria for Applicants

Any fellow entering this program must have completed an appropriate residency program. 

We take into consideration performance on the Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) test and the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), letters of recommendation and personal statements, as well as Central Application Services (CAS) applications, before extending an interview offer.

Interviews are conducted by invitation only and are arranged through the Fellowship Director's office. Only candidates who are being considered seriously for appointment will be asked to appear for an interview. 

Foreign graduates must have a current, valid certificate from ECFMG or have completed at least one year in an accredited internship or residency program in the United States. 

Fellows selected must apply for Iowa Licensure prior to beginning the fellowship.

Interview Dates

April 8, 9, 11, 22, 24, and 26 of 2024