Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Total Program Size
7
7
7
6
6
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1203260C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
70
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
40
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
Inpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
16
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2601821139
Beeper or Home Call
0
7
22
7
7
Program Director
First Name
Matthew
Middle Name
D
Last Name
Karam
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Iowa Hosps and Clinics
Orthopaedic Surgery 3173
701 W Forevergreen Rd
North Liberty, IA 52317-9848
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-91.610806 41.721578)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jessica
Last Name
Dorsman
Address
Univ of Iowa Hosps and Clinics
Dept of Orthopedics
701 W Forevergreen Rd
North Liberty, IA 52317-9848
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-91.610806 41.721578)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
20.00
% Male
80.00
Total Physician
28
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
10.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $72,100 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $75,200 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $78,900 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $81,800 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 6 | |||
| Year 7 | |||
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
33
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
June Start Date
24
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://gme.medicine.uiowa.edu/benefits/paid-time-and-leave-information
First Year Positions
7
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On