Admission to Medical School (MD)

Welcome

The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine seeks qualified students who exemplify the interests, commitment to serve, and intellectual and conceptual skills that our college instills in all its faculty, staff, and students. The Admissions Committee values each individual’s unique experiences, strengths, and background.

Our Mission:  CHANGING MEDICINE. CHANGING LIVES.®

As Iowa’s comprehensive academic health system, UI Health Care:

•Provides high-quality care across Iowa and throughout the region.

•Teaches and trains the next generation of physicians, scientists, and health care professionals.

•Seeks research discoveries that advance understanding of human health and disease and lead to new therapies and treatments.

•Offers programs and services to communities that address identified health needs and provide measurable improvements in health
  care access, health status, and the use of health care resources.

Read more about our course requirements here.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - People to People Career Fair, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

 

New Horizons Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed around the three I's: Innovation, Integration, and Individualization. We have designed the curriculum to be unique and more hands-on for students. Explore the Carver College of Medicine’s New Horizons MD Curriculum further.

Distinction Tracks

Our distinction tracks allow students to pursue their interests within the classroom, while the various attractions around Iowa City allow them to foster their outside interests as well. We offer the following six tracks:

Airplane, Credit to GraphBerry from flaticon.comGlobal Health

Delivery, Credit to Freepik from flaticon.comHealthcare Delivery Science and Management

Writing, Credit to Freepik from flaticon.comHumanities

Microscope, Credit to Freepik from flaticon.comResearch

Helping hand, Credit to Zlatko Najdenovski from flaticon.comService

Teaching, Credit to OCHA from flaticon.comTeaching

What makes Carver College of Medicine unique

New Horizons Curriculum

Curriculum focused on the student and hands-on experiences

Distinction Tracks

Tailoring an education to who you are

Iowa Health Care

Diverse opportunities in specialties and locations

Learning Communities

Creating a collaborative environment and identifying mentors