Training Site

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics ED Entrance

  • Patient Volume: >60,000
  • Pediatrics represent 18% of total volume
  • Trauma represents 22% of total volume
  • 24% admission rate with 4% being admitted to an intensive care setting
  • Recently constructed, state of the art, 35 bed, 60,000 square foot Emergency Department
  • Level 1 Trauma Center
  • Stroke Center
  • Specialized trauma, ophthalmologic, dental, and psychiatric rooms
  • Three ED ultrasounds, in addition to a trauma dedicated FAST machine
  • Advanced imaging modalities located within the department
  • Full time dedicated ED based emergency pharmacist support
  • Twenty-four hours per day dedicated ED social work support