Each year we invite approximately 20 candidates to interview for our one available position. Our interview season typically begins in November and continues through January.

Once your application has been received through ERAS and reviewed, you will be contacted if chosen to be a good fit for our program. We will be abiding by the TSDA universal interview offer date of October 22, 2024. Our program uses Thalamus to schedule all interviews.

Integrated interviews will be done virtutally for the 2024-2025 season. During your interview, you will have the opportunity to talk with our current residents and fellows as well as a majority of the Cardiothoracic Surgery faculty.  Following your interview you will have the opportunity to visit Iowa for a "second look" of our program and institution.