About the Program

Quick Facts

By the Numbers!

• 13 residents are accepted each year
• 39 total residents are ACGME approved for our training program
• 50% of our graduating residents go on to fellowships
• 138 faculty members train and mentor pediatric residents
• 2 Chiefs are selected each year for a post-residency year

Scheduling Rotations

• Required rotations:
  Most rotations are scheduled at University of Iowa Children's Hospital.
  One-month rotation during PGY-2 is scheduled at Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, IA.
• Elective rotations:
  Opportunities exist for international rotations of two-week or four-week duration.

Benefits

• Competitive stipends
• Comprehensive medical, dental, hospitalization and pharmacy benefits for residents/fellows and their dependents
• 21 days of annual paid time off.

Board Certification Requirements

• Visit the American Board of Pediatrics for specifics on board certification requirements