Our dedicated staff assist students with course and clerkship scheduling, registration, grades, academic calendars, awards, transcripts, enrollment verifications and board examinations. We also help fourth year students with the residency application process.

Adjusting to the volume and density of information presented in class often leaves students feeling unsure of their ability to learn and integrate it well. Our Learning Specialist offers students guidance and resources, free of charge, to help identify barriers in the learning process and develop effective learning strategies in their medical school journey at Carver.

The Carver College of Medicine offers you many opportunities to explore and understand how to achieve your maximum career potential.

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine accepts visiting fourth year medical students from LCME accredited schools in the United States and its territories. There are also opportunities for students from outside the United States.

Each medical and physician assistant student is in one of four communities. Students assume leadership roles, engage in service learning and philanthropic efforts, and hold a variety of social and wellness activities throughout the year. Each learning community is supported by two faculty director, professional coordinator and staff member, and the Learning Communities Manager.

Recognizing that a smooth transition to medical school enhances a student’s educational experiences, the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine offers Introduction to Medical Education at Iowa to recently admitted medical students.