University of Iowa Health Care as a training center offers the best traditions in academic/research excellence, collaborative patient care and teaching. Outside the hospital, we enjoy Iowa City's vibrant and friendly ambiance, healthy lifestyle, appreciation for the arts and, if you’re so inclined, a boundless enthusiasm for Big Ten sports. Highlights of training at Iowa include:

• Outstanding clinical training in a dynamic quaternary care medical center. We are Iowa’s only academic medical center. A principal benefit of this is a broad referral base. Our trainees will confirm this leads to remarkable diversity of patients and diagnoses. We care for patients from a wide spectrum of socioeconomic backgrounds and from urban and rural environments; those who are foreign-born or have lived their whole lives in the Midwest. All our patients challenge us to commit to life-long learning as clinicians and educators.
• Individualized, customizable fellowship tracks that promote attaining professional goals and advanced experience. About 60% of our graduates work in academic medical centers and 40% in non-academic medical centers.
• Clinical faculty with varied areas of expertise who share a deep commitment to teaching
• Mentors who will oversee scholarly/research projects
• 100% ID board exam pass rate over more than 10 years
• Busy programs in Transplant ID and HIV care
• Dedicated training in Hospital Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship
• J-1 visa sponsorship (We cannot accept H1-B visas at this time)
• Opportunities to develop skills as a medical educator
• Opportunities for a research fellowship or other professional development after clinical fellowship
• Community life that is great for families and singles. We enjoy excellent schools, a safe community, ready access to outdoor adventures and minimal commute times
• An outstanding on-site clinical microbiology lab
• Financial support for relocation costs starting with the July 1, 2027 start date
• Generous on-call food allowance
• Provision of online George Washington University Board Review materials