INTERNAL MEDICINE

University of Iowa (Des Moines) Program

Des Moines, Iowa

ACGME ID1401831137
Program Code1201140C0
NRMP Code1201140C0

50 years of experience: Academic rigor in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment. Training sites include a tertiary care level-1 trau

Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

11

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

138

Application Deadline

December 5, 2025

Year 1 Seats

11

Interviews Last Year

138
63%

Interview Ratio

12.5

% US MD

21.9

% IMG

0
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaNo
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

3

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

No

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

Yes

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US

Interviews Last Year

138

Interview to Seat Ratio

12.5

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
215

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$65,985
PGY-2
$67,204
PGY-3
$69,038

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

224-263

Silver Signal → Invite

55%

Gold Signal → Invite

74%

No Signal → Invite

3%

US IMG → Invite

4%

Non-US IMG → Invite

2%

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

11

Year 2 Size

11

Year 3 Size

10

Application Deadline

December 5, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

32

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

1.8

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

56

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Contact Phone

Contact Email

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Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

1201140C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

3

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

11

Year 2 Program Size

11

Year 3 Program Size

10

% IMG Residents

0 %

% US MD Residents

21.9 %

% DO Residents

78.1 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

32

Total Physician Faculty

107

Faculty:Resident Ratio

1.8

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

65985

Year 2 Compensation

67204

Year 3 Compensation

69038

PGY-1 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

20 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

56 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

14 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1.5

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

December 5, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

138

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

1201140C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-01 to 2026-01-09

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

Yes

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US

Contact Person

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Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Director Degrees

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran)

Sponsor Institution

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran)

Primary Institution

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran)

Participant Institutions

Veterans Affairs Central Iowa Health Care System | Broadlawns Medical Center | Medical Oncology and Hematology Associates | Iowa Clinic PC | Iowa Health Physicians | Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Center PC | Mercy Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center

Program Offerings

Benefits, perks, and curriculum offerings for residents

Additional Benefits

On-site child careMoving allowanceFree parkingOn-call meal allowanceiPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

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