Applications to the Pediatrics & Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency are only accepted through Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). You also have to register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP # 1203765C0).
Please note, you only have to apply to the Pediatrics & Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program.
Orientation for all new residents begins June 24, so you must be available for that start date and be licensed in Iowa by June 30.
We look forward to getting to know you during the application process.
Deadline
You must apply by December 1.
Application Materials
Your complete ERAS application must include:
- Medical school transcript
- Dean's letter
- Three letters of recommendation
- USMLE transcript
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- Personal statement
- Photograph
Criteria for Candidacy
U.S. Allopathic Medical School Graduates
- Passing USMLE scores with no more than one previous failure.
- At least 3 letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter, medical school transcript, personal statement and photograph sent through ERAS. Letters from pediatric supervisors are preferable if possible. We do not require a “Chairman’s Letter.”
- There are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a pediatric residency and argue for why you would be a good candidate.
- Appropriate medical education to train in a large U.S. teaching hospital.
- History of and commitment to treating and/or advocating for and/or conducting research for children and/or adolescents.
Osteopathic Medical School Graduates
- COMLEX Step and Step 2 scores of at least 500 or USMLE Step 1 score of at least 200 on the first attempt.
- At least 3 letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter, medical school transcript, personal statement and photograph sent through ERAS. Letters from pediatric supervisors are preferable if possible. We do not require a “Chairman’s Letter.”
- There are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a pediatric residency and argue for why you would be a good candidate.
- Appropriate medical education to train in a large US teaching hospital.
- History of and commitment to treating and/or advocating for and/or conducting research for children and/or adolescents.
International Medical School Graduates
- USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores of at least 225 on first attempt. Both scores must be available before you can be considered for an interview.
- Passing grade on the CSA or USMLE Step 2 CS on the first attempt.
- Medical school graduation date of 2008 or later.
- Previous pediatric residency experiences, observership or clinical experience in the US is strongly preferred.
- Previous degree in U.S., i.e. MPH is also desirable.
- At least 3 letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter, medical school transcript, personal statement and photograph sent through ERAS. Letters from pediatric supervisors are preferable if possible. We do not require a “Chairman’s Letter”.
- There are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a pediatric residency and argue for why you would be a good candidate.
- Appropriate medical education to train in a large U.S. teaching hospital.
- History of and commitment to treating and/or advocating for and/or conducting research for children and/or adolescents.
- We sponsor J-1 Visas.
I felt that every interviewer I had spent time on my application, and each of them literally recited parts of it back to me. I was very grateful and flattered they had spent that much time preparing for me.
The Interview
We will interview candidates for one position every year in the months of August and September.
Questions
Please contact our residency program coordinator listed at the bottom of this page, or contact residency leaders.
Accrediting Board
The Pediatrics & Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).