Our Vision
Jeydith Gutierrez, MD, MPH
Clinical Associate Professor and Interim Director
Division of Hospital Medicine
At the Division of Hospital Medicine, we deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and coordinated inpatient medicine care to patients across all University of Iowa Health Care hospital locations. Our dedicated clinicians manage day-to-day patient needs while admitted to the hospital, perform diagnostic evaluations, and carry out essential procedures. We pride ourselves on a collaborative spirit, partnering closely with nearly every medical specialty across the hospital to ensure seamless, multidisciplinary care. As leaders in evidence-based and patient-centered medicine, we are deeply committed to advancing clinical research that drives innovation and enhances the patient's experience during their hospital stay. Our goal is not only to provide exceptional care today but to continually elevate the standards of tomorrow.
As part of an academic medical center, we are also shaping the future of medicine. Medical students, residents, and fellows train alongside us, gaining the skills and insights they’ll need to meet the evolving challenges of modern health care.
Our People
Program Leadership
Instructor of Medicine
Director, Hospitalist Care, UI Health Care Downtown
Division of Hospital Medicine
Administrative Support
Division of Hospital Medicine
Administrator
Hospitalist Care, UI Health Care Downtown
Division of Hospital Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine
Established in 2000 as the University of Iowa’s Adult Hospitalist Care Program, the Division of of Hospital Medicine contnues its mission of providing high-quality care through the integraton of educaton, professional development, and health services research.
Patient Care
- General Medicine Hospitalist Service
- Surgical Co-management Service
- Cardiovascular Hospitalist Service
- VA Inpatient Service
For more than a decade, University of Iowa Health Care has used hospitalist care to coordinate the inpatient care of its adult patients.
The case management our team puts into place for patients has resulted in shorter hospital stays, controlled treatment costs, and overall efficiency of care.
Education
If you are a current UI medical student interested in shadowing, please contact alyssa-n-conrad@uiowa.edu.
Career Opportunities
Competitive Annual Salary
A comprehensive benefit package
Faculty development opportunities
- The Department may cover, tuition costs for hospitalist physicians who choose to pursue a master’s degree in clinical Investigation or a master’s in medical education at the University of Iowa
- Provide support for faculty to attend the Veteran’s Affairs Quality Scholars Program, Society of Hospital Medicine’s Leadership Academy, Academic Hospitalist Academy, Quality and Safety Educators Academy, Intermountain Healthcare Advanced Training Program (orminiATP) in healthcare research!
Hospital Medicine job openings
We invite candidates with an interest in Hospital Medicine to join our team. We offer candidates a variety of clinical opportunities to provide high-quality care to our patients. These include coverage at University of Iowa Health Care, the Iowa City VA Medical Center, Telemedicine Services, and the University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital. We provide a stimulating professional environment and support individuals seeking to develop skills in medical education, quality improvement, and leadership.
Interested clinicians are encouraged to submit an application or contact Aly Conrad for more information.
News
Iowa City VA physician receives national award for health professions education
Internal Medicine establishes Division of Hospital Medicine
UI LEAD program celebrates emerging leaders
New medical directors named in April 2024
Winners of the inaugural ICVA Chief of Staff Awards announced
Why Iowa
Iowa City is 220 miles directly west of Chicago on Interstate 80. It's also within a 4-5 hour drive to Milwaukee, Madison, Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City, and St. Louis. It has the cultural, educational, social, and political opportunities of a bigger city with the values and ambiance of a Midwestern town.