Instructions for Applicants

Applications will be accepted through the ERAS system through November 30 for first year positions beginning the following June. Your application, Dean's letter and other letters of recommendation will be sent electronically by your medical school's Dean's office via ERAS. In addition to the Dean's letter, applications must be supported by three other letters of recommendation from faculty members acquainted with you. We also require an official transcript of your grades from your medical school registrar. These should be sent directly by the Dean's office via ERAS.

Upon preliminary review of the completed application, applicants selected for personal interviews will be notified. Interviews are required for full consideration and must be scheduled in advanced.

Applicants are judged on academic record, professional background, personal qualities, recommendations, and interviews. Applications are reviewed by a committee of faculty and present house staff and recommended to the departmental faculty for ranking to be submitted to the National Intern and Resident Matching Program.

Upon preliminary review, applicants selected for interviews will be notified. We have selected seven days for interviewing and include: 

Upcoming Interview Dates

• Friday, November 6, 2009
• Monday, November 16, 2009
• Friday, November 20, 2009
• Friday, December 4, 2009
• Friday, December 11, 2009
• Monday, December 14, 2009
• Friday, January 8, 2010

Correspondence should be directed to:

Jennifer R. Niebyl, MD
c/o Nanci Wieneke
Residency Coordinator
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242-1080