University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics — recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States — is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center.
A 680-bed comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center, UI Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing patient-focused care—available to every person, around the clock—in an environment devoted to innovative care, excellent service, and exceptional outcomes.
More than 760 staff physicians and dentists; 480 resident physicians and dentists; 180 fellow physicians; 1,565 nurses; and 4,640 other professional and support staff provide specialized care.
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a nationally ranked medical school whose students learn to become accomplished clinicians and top-flight researchers. Students who come to Iowa to study medicine join a community where case-based learning is the basis of their education. With its emphasis on problem-solving skills, early exposure to patients, and enhanced community-based experiences, UI medical students typically have earned impressive scores on Step 1 of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination and successfully "match" with top-quality residency programs around the country.
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