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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

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Alumni and Friends Conference Reception at Learn Serve Lead 2025 promotional image

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Alumni and Friends Conference Reception at Learn Serve Lead 2025

Sunday, November 2, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Grand Hyatt Riverwalk San Antonio

Iowa alumni and friends are invited to join Dean Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH, for a gathering at this year's AAMC Learn Serve Lead conference in San Antonio.

Please note that attendance is limited to conference attendees only. Register through your conference app.

Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series

Monday, November 3, 2025 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Randy Stockbridge, PhD promotional image

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Randy Stockbridge, PhD

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building
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