Internal Medicine-Psychiatry Residency
How to Apply
Open Houses
Open Houses are an opportunity for medical students to learn more about the University of Iowa Health Care Internal Medicine/Psychiatry Residency Program. A panel of current residents will discuss our program and combined training in general. If you are thinking of applying for Internal Medicine/Psychiatry residency or are interested in learning about a unique training opportunity, please join our Zoom events!
Applications are only accepted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS), and all applicants must also register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
We accept applications from September 1 through January 1. All applications are reviewed. Applicants receiving interviews are selected based upon their letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, personal statement, academic record, and board exam scores.
A complete Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) application includes:
- Common Application Form (CAF)
- Medical school transcript
- Dean's letter of recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation from clinical faculty
- One page personal statement
- USMLE or COMLEX transcript
- Photo (optional)
Eligibility Criteria
U.S. Allopathic Medical School Graduates
- Passing USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS)
- Application via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) including:
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation;
- Dean’s letter;
- Medical school transcript verifying appropriate medical education to train in a large teaching hospital; and
- Personal statement (there are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a combined residency and justify why you would be a good candidate).
U.S. Osteopathic Medical School Graduates
- Passing USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS)
- Application via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) including:
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation;
- Dean’s letter;
- Medical school transcript verifying appropriate medical education to train in a large teaching hospital; and
- Personal statement (there are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a combined residency and justify why you would be a good candidate).
International Medical School Graduates
- Passing USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS)
- Medical school graduation date of 2008 or later.
- Appropriate medical education to train in a large US teaching hospital.
- Previous residency experiences, observership, or clinical experience in the US is strongly preferred.
- Previous degree in US, (i.e. MPH) is also desirable.
- Application via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) including:
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation;
- Dean’s letter;
- Medical school transcript verifying appropriate medical education to train in a large teaching hospital; and
- Personal statement (there are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a combined residency and justify why you would be a good candidate).
- US citizenship, a J-1 or H-1B Visa.
Couples Match
We encourage couples match applications and will make every attempt to streamline interview dates and times for both applications. More information on couples matching can be found on the National Resident Matching Program website.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by January 1.
Applicants will be invited for interviews following the review of completed applications. Interviews are conducted October through January.
The Interview
What to Expect
We will interview approximately 32 candidates for 2 positions beginning in November and ending in January.
What should I expect the night before my interview?
A relaxing social hour on Zoom with our residents from internal medicine-psychiatry. This affords applicants a chance to ask questions about the program "off the record" as well as socialize with potential future colleagues. Feel free to bring your dinner, drinks, or pets to join us!
What should I expect on the interview day?
The interview day will be a combined virtual experience with internal medicine in the morning and conclude in psychiatry in the afternoon. A typical interview includes an overview of the program, time to meet with key faculty as well as residents from each year of the program. We suggest business attire for your interview day.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
U.S. Allopathic Medical School Graduates
- Completed USMLE Step 1 and 2
- Application via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) including:
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation
- Dean’s letter (MSPE)
- Medical school transcript
- Personal statement
- Photograph (optional)
Osteopathic Medical School Graduates
- Completed COMLEX Step 1 and Step 2 OR USMLE Step 1 and 2
- Application via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) including:
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation
- Dean’s letter (MSPE)
- Medical school transcript
- Personal statement
- Photograph (optional)
International Medical School Graduates
- Completed and passed USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 2 CS on first attempt. Scores must be available before you can be considered for an interview.
- Hands on Clinical Experience in the United States medical system (this does NOT include observerships)
- Application via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) including:
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation
- Dean’s letter (MSPE)
- Medical school transcript verifying appropriate medical education to train in a large teaching hospital
- Personal statement
- Photograph (optional)
- U.S. citizenship or J-1 Visa
The Interview
We will virtually interview selected candidates October through January.
The night prior to your interview, we will be holding a Zoom “Happy Hour” with current residents. This is an informal time to get to know our residents and learn more about the program and life in Iowa City.
You will receive a personalized itinerary prior to your scheduled interview. Your day will start with an overview of the program, followed by interviews with our program director, an associate program director, and a member of UI Health Care faculty. Between interviews, there is also a virtual tour of UI Health Care Medical Center, and a time to chat with our current chief residents. Following your interviews, you will join our residents for our Noon Conference and participate in a Chief Resident led Case Conference. After conference, there will be a short wrap up; we plan for the day to end by 2:30 p.m.