Why Choose Iowa?
First and Foremost
We Have an Outstanding Faculty of Teachers, Healers, and Researchers
Our faculty is among the nation's best trained and most successful, as
reflected in our research and achievements.
The educational philosophy that drives our fellowship
training program is that we must prepare our trainees for a life-long career of
self-education and dedication to the practice of the specialty as it advances.
And Just as Important
Photo by University Relations Photography /University of IowaWe Are a First-rate Hospital
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is a state-of-the-art facility. We have sophisticated services and comprehensive resources. We are one of "America's Best Hospitals" designated by U.S.News & World Report.
We serve a large Midwest region for both primary care and specialized care. We are the state's highest level of referral for several specialties. This comprehensive nature assures that during your fellowship you will be exposed to a broad mix of patients and conditions.
Salary, Benefits, Schedules
Our first-year fellows have a competitive stipend, which is
above the 50th percentile nationally; couple that fact with the relatively
modest cost of living in the Iowa City area, and UI Hospitals and Clinics
compares very well to programs in large urban settings. We are one of the few
programs nationally to offer complete medical coverage for fellows and their
spouses and dependents at no charge. Our work schedules include extended
maternity leave benefits and meet national standards for time on duty and time
off between shifts.
Our Fellowship Programs Are Accredited and Well-Established
The rigorous training and opportunities afforded by our programs translate into
outstanding academic opportunities and private practice positions.
Support Is Always Available
Each fellow receives support from the education
administrative team, through the mentor/mentee program in each subspecialty
area. A door is always open to help you achieve your full
potential and career goals.
We Sweat the Details
Your work as a fellow will be demanding enough. With that in
mind, we have developed a suite of services to handle the details of
employment, licensure, immigration, housing, even assistance for job placement
of spouses and significant others. The dedicated professionals in our Graduate
Medical Education office see to it that your time and effort are concentrated
where they need to be--on your patients and on your career development.
And You'll Love This Part--Iowa City
Quality of Life
Photo by University Relations Photography /University of IowaIowa City and surrounding communities get consistently high ratings from national indexes of great places to live. Affordable housing, outstanding schools, moderate cost of living, superb shopping and entertainment, excellent transportation, and a mix of diverse cultures all make it a great choice, especially when you consider that much of it is available within easy walking or biking distance from our world-class hospital.
Being located on a Big Ten University campus creates a big plus for our residents. The University is a lively place for cultural and recreational activities. It is a hub for high-level sports and offers the excellent libraries, museums, and cultural centers you'd expect from a Big Ten school. Iowa has the smallest enrollment among the public Big Ten schools, which translates into a campus that's easy to navigate and a surrounding community that supports everything we do for our students and trainees.