An LCME Accredited Medical School

Students at the Carver College of Medicine are educated in an atmosphere of scholarship, humanism, and mutual respect, as well as fostering the ability to manage the changing scientific and technological information so necessary in today's world.

More than 850 full-time faculty teach more than 580 medical students and more than 200 associated medical sciences students. Faculty also teach basic science classes to more than 5,000 undergraduate students from other UI colleges. In addition, more than 1,500 residents, fellows, and graduate students are trained in a range of specialties and sub-specialties. The Carver College of Medicine is the only LCME-accredited allopathic medical school in the state of Iowa.

For questions not answered by the material available on the LCME website, please contact the LCME Secretariat at lcme@aamc.org.

Student Affairs and Curriculum

The people who manage the curriculum and the student affairs staff and faculty work together, which means both aspects of med student life work together.  

Medical Student Research Program

Our Medical Student Research Program offers students close-up experience with how biomedical discoveries are made.  

Medical Student Counseling Center

Our Medical Student Counseling Center is nearby to assist students with their mental health and academic health.  From tutors to therapy, they do it all.

Distinction Tracks

Our Distinction Tracks allow students to explore interests beyond the basic science and clinical knowledge domains.

Learning Communities

Our Learning Communities enhance the activities, opportunities, and relationships students will encounter beyond the formal curriculum.

Preclinical Semesters

Fast track your way hands-on clinical training. Complete your Preclinical work in 3 semesters.

About Our Students

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