University of Iowa Health Care
Iowa provides an integrated ophthalmology residency based at a large academic teaching hospital and accepts residency applications only through the SF Match.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Phone
- 319-353-8585
Contact details checked October 27, 2026.
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 Ophthalmology residency training
Ophthalmology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year.
Applicants also arrange a separate preliminary or transitional year and usually apply through the Central Application Service; confirm the current process.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with SF Match, which runs this specialty’s match outside the NRMP.
- Apply through the application service SF Match names for this specialty (often the Central Application Service) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in SF Match by its deadline.
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?
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of Iowa Health Care Ophthalmology residency?
This directory lists the program as outside the NRMP, through: SF 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 Health Care Ophthalmology residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Ophthalmology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the University of Iowa Health Care Ophthalmology residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of Iowa Health Care Ophthalmology 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.