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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

Meet one of our students!

College of Medicine Events

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds 2/5/2026

Thursday, February 5, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
General Hospital

"Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Are We Still Afraid? From urgency-driven decisions to precision-based care" by Prajwal Dhakal, MBBS

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Neuroscience & Pharmacology Workshop - Yuxi Li and Hyojin (Julia) Kim

Thursday, February 5, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Medical Education Research Facility

Using projection-based transcriptomics to study metabolic control by the PVH

Yuxi Li
Pharmacology Graduate Student
Dr. Jon Resch's Lab

Neuronal mechanism of hunger-induced reward sensitization

Hyojin (Julia) Kim
Pharmacology Graduate Student
Dr. Deniz Atasoy's Lab

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Atrial Fibrillation: Know Your Risk

Thursday, February 5, 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Medical Center North Liberty
Heart Health Seminar
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