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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

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College of Medicine Events

2025 University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Awards promotional image

2025 University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Awards

Friday, September 5, 2025 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Courtyard by Marriott - Iowa City/University Heights
Established in 1998, the UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor the college bestows upon its graduates.Throughout the country and world, our alumni are changing medicine and changing lives through innovations in health care delivery, medical education, biomedical research, and service to their communities. Each year, a select group of these outstanding individuals are honored for their achievements with Distinguished Alumni Awards.This...

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, September 8, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building
Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion!This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science.Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Bo Chen, PhD promotional image

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Bo Chen, PhD

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