Perfusion Technology Program
UI Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
200 Hawkins Dr. SE545 GH
Iowa City, IA 52242-1062
Tel: 319-356-8496
Fax: 319-353-7174

Thomas E. Rath MPS, CCP
thomas-rath@uiowa.edu
Program Director
Perfusion Technology Education Program
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Jean Fobian
jean-fobian@uiowa.edu

Perfusion Technology

Admissions

Admission to the UI Hospitals and Clinics Perfusion Technology Program is competitive. Admission is determined by committee and is based on grade point average, references, application essay, and interviews.

The applicant must have a Bachelor's degree which includes:

  • 9 semester hours of Chemistry with Biochemistry or Organic
  • 5 semester hours of Precalculus Mathematics
  • 4 semester hours of Physics
  • 7 semester hours of Human Anatomy and Physiology

If you prefer to receive information by mail, please contact jean-fobian@uiowa.edu.

The material required for a complete application will include:

For expedited processing and review we strongly suggest the following be submitted electronically to perfusion@uiowa.edu.

  1. Application form [.pdf document] – To view and fill out this form you need Get Adobe Reader
  2. One page essay describing why you chose perfusion technology as a career and your future plans as a perfusionist (can be emailed in Word format)
  3. List of current planned courses (include credit hours)
  4. Passport-size photo

The following items may be sent by mail to:

Perfusion Technology Program
UI Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
200 Hawkins Dr. SE545 GH
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1062

Application Deadline

  • Regular admission: due by January 1
  • First consideration is given to on-time applicants. Applications submitted after January 1st are processed on a space available basis. Please contact Jean Fobian at 319-356-8496 for more information.

Late applications will be accepted thru June 1

Interview Dates

  • Regular admission: February
  • Late admission: June

Interview Information

Acceptances Offered

  • Regular admission: March/April
  • Late admission: July
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