University of Iowa (Des Moines)
The University of Iowa (Des Moines) Internal Medicine residency in Des Moines, IA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
University of Iowa-affiliated internal medicine residency at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, offering 11 categorical positions a year. Residents also train at Methodist West, the Des Moines VA and Broadlawns Medical Center, and more than a third go on to fellowship.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Block format: four weeks of inpatient rotations alternate with two weeks of ambulatory medicine; over one-third of training time is outpatient.
- Daily noon lectures, weekly Grand Rounds, twice-weekly morning reports and a weekly academic half-day in the ambulatory block.
- Over 1/3 of residents enter fellowship, with a 96% match rate over the past 13 years.
- Benefits include a free on-site fitness center and day care, free parking, meal stipends, paid licensure, an $800 yearly education allowance and a $750 relocation allowance.
- Applications are accepted September through December and interviews start in October; J1 visas are sponsored and ECFMG certification is required to be considered for an interview.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Grant Peterson, MD, FACP
- Program coordinator
- Katie Ludwikowski
- Associate Program Director
- Linsey Jackson, DO
- Director of Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
- Autumn Krcil, DO
- Address
- 1415 Woodland Avenue, Suite 140, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Phone
- (515) 241-6636
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of Iowa (Des Moines) Internal Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Iowa (Des Moines) Internal Medicine residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the University of Iowa (Des Moines) Internal Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 11 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Iowa (Des Moines) Internal Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.