Orthopaedic Surgery education at Iowa has a long and successful tradition. The Orthopaedic Program was started by Arthur Steindler, MD, in 1913, and since then has been led by three other outstanding and internationally recognized orthopaedic surgeons, Carroll Larson, MD, Reginald Cooper, MD, and Joseph Buckwalter, MD. Since Steindler's time, the department has been committed to providing an outstanding orthopaedic education that prepares individuals to be skilled, compassionate orthopaedists with a broad base of experience and knowledge.

• Residency Information for Applicants
• Online Brochure (.pdf)
• Stipends, Vacations, and Benefits
• Take a Virtual Tour of Our Department
• Faculty
• Current Residents
• UI Graduate Medical Education
• Foot and Ankle Fellowship
• Hand Fellowship
• Sports Fellowship

Residency Information For Applicants

Applicants should use the ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) to submit:

• Completed application form
• Letter of recommendation from dean of medical school
• Three additional letters of recommendation
• Medical school transcripts
• USMLE scores
• One page personal statement recommended

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
C/O Jeanette Marsh
200 Hawkins Drive 01008JPP
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
319-356-2595
FAX 319-356-8999

All applications must be submitted through ERAS. Applications are available through your medical school or the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Hard copy applications will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted by November 1.

The Educational Commission must certify permanent immigrants and U.S. citizens who graduated from medical schools outside the United States and Canada for Foreign Medical Graduates. Information about certification and visa sponsorship is available from:

ECFMG
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

You will be notified when your application has been reviewed. Selected candidates will be invited for personal interviews. Interviews will be scheduled in November and December. During the interview, you will meet the program director, faculty physicians, and residents.

International Center for Orthopaedic Education

The International Center for Orthopaedic Education (ICOE) is a free program that promotes exchange in postgraduate orthopaedic education (fellowships). The ICOE’s mission is to provide better patient care by coordinating educational, teaching, and service experiences between countries around the world. You may view the fellowships offered at the University of Iowa Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation on this Web site.