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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