Applications to the Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship Program are accepted through ERAS starting in July.
Deadline
Pediatric Critical Care participates in the Subspecialty Match through NRMP. Applications will be accepted through ERAS and will be reviewed starting in July each year.
Application materials
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Completed application on ERAS
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- Four letters of recommendation including:
- Medical School Dean’s letter (same as required for residency)
- Pediatric Residency Director, and two additional faculty (or other appropriate individuals of your choice)
- USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Examination Scores
- Copy of ECFMG Certificate (applies to international medical graduates only)
- Passport-style photograph (optional)
Applications are due August 8, 2025. Interviews will be conducted late August through early October.
Program eligibility
- Eligible candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency and ACGME-accredited Pediatric Subspecialty
- American Board of Pediatrics research requirement must be satisfied by first accredited fellowship
- Applications will still go through ERAS/NRMP
A 2-year fellowship application may be possible for specific candidates. Please contact the Program Director to discuss if you are interested.
The interview
Interviews will be done virtually via Zoom.
New fellow orientation begins July 1. Please be available for July 1 orientation and be licensed in the state of Iowa by June 30.
About the interview
We interview approximately 10 candidates for each available position.
We contact you to invite you for an interview once your application materials have been received and reviewed.
We arrange meetings with additional UI Health Care faculty members and/or research mentors upon request.
Questions
Please contact our fellowship program coordinator listed at the bottom of this page, or contact fellowship leaders.
My fellowship at UIowa was an incredible experience. I had the opportunity to care for children with a wide variety of illnesses and illness severity while learning from the best! The gradual autonomy given over the course of my training helped prepare me for the transition to attending physician.
Pediatric board certification
Medical specialty certification in the United States is a voluntary process which serves multiple purposes for the trainee and the public. Our training program aims to produce trainees who meet board eligibility criteria.
Certification:
- Distinguishes a physician as someone with a distinct level of expertise
- Provides more opportunities when applying for employment
- Presents resources and tools by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
- Promotes a commitment to lifelong improvement for providing the best patient care
- Elevates physicians into the ranks of doctors committed to the highest standards of healthcare
For more information visit the American Board of Pediatrics for specifics on board certification requirements.