Interview Dates and Times for 2023 -24
Travel Planning
Each year, the faculty interviews approximately 70 applicants for five residency positions. Two groups of residents are selected; three residents for the five-year clinical training program, and two residents for the seven-year research track.
Application Criteria:
- Applications are only accepted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS).
- US medical students should contact their Dean's Office or ERAS.
- International medical graduates should contact the ECFMG. Sponsorship of J-1 visas is preferred.
- An ECFMG certificate must accompany the ERAS application.
Interview Criteria:
- Only apply to ONE track, either the 5-year clinical track OR the 7-year research track
- IF applying to the 7-year research track, a one page supplemental application will be required. Additional information will be provided.
- The 5-year clinical track DOES NOT require a supplemental application.
- Applicants for the 7-year track must be a US citizen or permanent resident holding a green card.
Individuals on a temporary or student visa are NOT eligible. - Applicants who have had previous NIH funded research are NOT eligible for the 7-year track. Please review page 323 of the NIH eligibility guidelines: NIH Grants Policy Statment
A complete ERAS application includes:
- Personal statement
- Dean's letter
- Three letters of support
- Passing USMLE scores
- Medical school transcript
- A recent photograph (optional)
All applicants must also register with the National Resident Matching Program (Phone: 1-202-828-0566).
Medical Licensure in Iowa
GME contracted residents and fellows must apply for a license from the Iowa Board of Medicine at least three months in advance of the training start date. The Iowa Board of Medicine will not accept a license application more than six months in advance of the contract start date. Every resident or fellow physician or dentist is responsible for acquiring a medical license prior to practicing medicine at UI Hospitals & Clinics. State of Iowa law prohibits practice without the proper license.
The GME office recommends all residents and fellows apply for a license through the Iowa Board of Medicine by using the Uniform Application (UA). This application provides state specific instructions for Iowa.