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
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 through October 31. Applications received after that date will not be 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 or a J-1 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 October 31.
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 October 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 virtual experience with both internal medicine and psychiatry. A typical interview includes the internal medicine/psychiatry chiefs giving an overview of the program, talking with the chiefs in both programs, as well as a time to meet with key faculty of both programs. You will have the opportunity to Zoom in on a Psychiatry lecture as well as the Internal Medicine Noon Conference. We suggest business attire for your interview day.