Hometown: Shueyville, Iowa Undergrad: Mount Mercy University Matched: General surgery, University of Iowa Health Care

Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia Undergrad: University of Pennsylvania Matched: Internal Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis

The Gold Foundation Humanism Honor Society held its Spring Celebration May 7. The annual event marks the induction of new members of the group, which recognizes students, trainees, and faculty members who exemplify compassion, empathy, and professionalism in the delivery of care to patients. The society is supported by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

Graduates of the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and their families and friends celebrated the college’s spring commencement ceremonies in May 2025. Share your photos and memories on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the hashtags #IowaMD2025 and #UIGrad2025.

Cole Kitzman will graduate from our physician assistant program in December 2025. He reflects on the challenges of transitioning to clinical rotations and how his confidence has grown as a result.