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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.

What sets the Carver College of Medicine apart

Distinction Tracks

Tailoring an education to who you are

University of Iowa Health Care

Diverse opportunities in specialties and locations

MD Curriculum

Curriculum focused on the student and hands-on experiences

Learning Communities

Creating a collaborative environment and identifying mentors

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College of Medicine Events

REDCap MyCap Training

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
This is the fifth step in the REDCap training series. In this training, we will discuss using the MyCap mobile app for data collection. We will cover features such as: Creating participants Creating tasks and schedules Active tasks and their unique data output Direct messages and announcements This training is a demo and not hands-on. After this training, you will have a basic understanding of the MyCap mobile app for REDCap. Register by clicking the virtual event link above or by going...

32nd Annual International Conference on the Management of the Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Patient

Thursday, August 14 to Friday, August 15, 2025 (all day)
Pomerantz Family Pavilion
This is the 32nd Annual International Conference on the MANANGEMENT OF THE TINNITUS AND HYPERACUSIS PATIENT. Invited presenters are from around the world, and focus on understanding the mechanisms and the problems of hearing, sleep, concentration, and thoughts/emotions. Updates on in-person and remote counseling are reviewed from different perspectives. Companies explain and demonstrate their latest approaches for wearables. New approaches and research needs are discussed.The conference is...
Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Andrew Sullivan promotional image

Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Andrew Sullivan

Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:00am
Eckstein Medical Research Building
Please note that the location for this event has changed to EMRB 283.Andrew Sullivan is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Science (Molecular Medicine) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. His research has been conducted in Matthew Potthoff's laboratory.If you are not able to attend in person, please consider showing your support by attending via Zoom. Please email britt-hokanson@uiowa.edu for the Zoom link.
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