Ophthalmology University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Residency Program
Minimum requirements
Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: Rarely we have taken international graduates into our program, for IMG: USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores of at least 240 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. Prior to appointment in Ophthalmology, all residents must have successfully completed a post-graduate clinical year (PGY-1) in our ACGME-accredited program at The University of Iowa.
Step 2: Absolute Cut-off ---
Step 2: Preferred minimum 220
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Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: Rarely we have taken international graduates into our program, for IMG: USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores of at least 240 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. Prior to appointment in Ophthalmology, all residents must have successfully completed a post-graduate clinical year (PGY-1) in our ACGME-accredited program at The University of Iowa.
Contact information
Program directorPavlina Kemp
Contact personLaura Pitlick
Contact phone(319) 353-8585
Contact emaillaura-pitlick@uiowa.edu
Program information
Setting typeAccredited lengthPositions by year
University hospital3 years5
University hospital3 years5
Main residency Match positions. offered(#unfilled)
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Contact information
Program directorPavlina Kemp
Contact personLaura Pitlick
Contact phone(319) 353-8585
Contact emaillaura-pitlick@uiowa.edu
