Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Iowa exposes you to all contemporary treatment types and delivery modalities. World-class imaging technology (CT, PET and MRI simulators) and treatment modalities (including MR-Linac, HDR gyn and prostate, eye plaque brachytherapy, and theranostics) as well as ample pediatric and adult cases are available for your training. We offer both clinical and research pathways to prospective residents. Our department also houses the only PhD-conferring Free Radical and Radiation Biology Program in the country, which facilitates radiation and cancer biology didactic training as well as physician-scientist/translational research mentorship.
Total Program Size
2
2
0
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
1
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
33
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
100
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4301811033
Beeper or Home Call
9
8
9
8
Program Director
First Name
Kristin
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Plichta
Degrees
PhD, MD, BS
Address
University of Iowa Health Care
Dept of Radiation Oncology
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-91.548441 41.660518)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Rachel
Last Name
Kadlec
Degrees
BS, MSL
Address
University of Iowa Health Care
Dept of Radiation Oncology
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-91.548441 41.660518)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
33.30
% IMG
50.00
% DO
16.70
% Female
50.00
% Male
50.00
Total Physician
11
Total Non Physician
5
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
27.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $73,700 | 21 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $76,700 | 21 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $80,800 | 21 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $84,100 | 21 | 5 |
Total Positions
6
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://gme.uihealthcare.org/sites/gme.uihealthcare.org/files/2025-07/Paid%20Leave%20Polcy%202024.pdf
First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Open House
On
Second Look
On
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
Off
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
Off
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
Off
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
On
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off