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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

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Association of Multicultural Scientists (AMS) Annual Comprehensive Exam Panel

Thursday, February 12, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
Eckstein Medical Research Building

We are the Association of Multicultural Scientists (AMS), a student organization based in the Carver College of Medicine dedicated to fostering connection, community, and support among scientists. Our diverse membership includes undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff, all united by a shared commitment to mentorship, inclusion, and scientific excellence.

We will be hosting our 📓 Annual Comprehensive Exam Panel ✏️will take place on Thursday, February...

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds 2/12/2026

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

"CPC: A Case of Disseminated Histo" by Katrina Soyangco, MD, Juan Sanchez Ramirez, MD (Pathology), and Michael Olthoff, MD

Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting

Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

We have established a community of CCOM Informaticists who are applying these skills in their work at UIHC. You are invited to join us during our monthly seminar presentations. 

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