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 Scott D. Niles, BA MPS, CCP
scott-niles@uiowa.edu
Program Director
Perfusion Technology Education Program
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Jean Fobian
jean-fobian@uiowa.edu
UI Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
200 Hawkins Dr. SE545 GH
Iowa City, IA 52242-1062
Tel: 319-356-8496
Fax: 319-353-7174 Scott D. Niles, BA MPS, CCP
scott-niles@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.
- Application form [.pdf document] – To view and fill out this form you need

- 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)
- List of current planned courses (include credit hours)
- Passport-size photo
The following items may be sent by mail to:
Perfusion Technology ProgramUI Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
200 Hawkins Dr. SE545 GH
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1062
- Official college transcripts
- Applicant reference forms [.pdf document]
- Application fee ($50 due with application, make check payable to The University of Iowa Perfusion Technology Program)
- Documentation of clinical observation [.pdf document]
Application Deadline
- Regular admission: January 1
- Late admission: June 1
Late applications will be processed on a space-available basis
Interview Dates
- Regular admission: February
- Late admission: June
Interview Information
Acceptances Offered
- Regular admission: March/April
- Late admission: July
