Pediatrics University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Residency Program
Minimum requirements
Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: Passing USMLEs with no more than one failure. USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores of at least 225 on first attempt required for IMGs. USMLE Step 2 CS(if applicable) on first attempt for IMGs. COMLEX Step 1 and Step 2 scores of at least 500 or USMLE Step 1 score of at least 200 for DO. Previous pediatric residency experiences, observership or clinical experience in the U.S. is strongly preferred.
Step 2: Absolute Cut-off ---
Step 2: Preferred minimum 225
US clinical experience (months) not specified as a requirement months
Graduation within (years)5
Step 1, 2(CK) on first attemptnot specified as a requirement
ECFMG for interview not specified as a requirement
Complete application by
2027 season dates will be
updated in Aug-Sep 2026
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Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: Passing USMLEs with no more than one failure. USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores of at least 225 on first attempt required for IMGs. USMLE Step 2 CS(if applicable) on first attempt for IMGs. COMLEX Step 1 and Step 2 scores of at least 500 or USMLE Step 1 score of at least 200 for DO. Previous pediatric residency experiences, observership or clinical experience in the U.S. is strongly preferred.
Contact information
Program directorMichael Colburn
Contact personJolynn Leyden-Schevers
Contact phone(319) 356-3568
Contact emailpeds-res@uiowa.edu
Program information
Setting typeAccredited lengthPositions by year
University hospital3 years15
University hospital3 years15
Main residency Match positions. offered(#unfilled)
1203320C0categorical15(1)
Main Match unfilled past 3 yearsYes
1203320C0categorical2026 15(1)
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Contact information
Program directorMichael Colburn
Contact personJolynn Leyden-Schevers
Contact phone(319) 356-3568
Contact emailpeds-res@uiowa.edu