Positions

Two positions are available on a competitive basis each year in the Sleep Medicine Fellowship.

Qualifications

To be eligible for our Sleep Medicine Fellowship, you must have completed an ACGME-accredited Neurology, Child Neurology, Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Otolaryngology - head and neck surgery, Pediatrics, or Psychiatry Residency training program in the United States and must meet the requirements for University of Iowa Health Care house staff specified in the Resident Eligibility, Selection and Transfer policy. We will sponsor both J-1 and H-1B visas.

Successful candidates for our program will be those that:

  • Have enthusiasm for the exciting field of Sleep Medicine.
  • Display professionalism, good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Have interest in teaching, including medical students, residents, and peers.
  • Are comfortable working with patients of all ages with sleep-related concerns.
  • Have intent to continue providing outstanding care for patients with sleep disorders in their post-fellowship career.

How to apply

Applications are submitted using the Electronic Application Service (ERAS). Applicants must also register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Please refer to those sites for information on match cycles.

The application should including the following documents:

  • A personal statement explaining the candidate's interest in Sleep Medicine and their future career goals, including their research interests.
  • A curriculum vitae
  • USMLE scores transcript
  • Valid ECFMG certificate required if you graduated from a medical school outside the U.S. or Canada.

  • Three letters of recommendation, one from your residency program director. Each letter should include the writer's opinion of your professional, academic, and personal qualifications, as well as an opinion of your potential success in the field for which you are applying.

     

NOTE: Personal interviews with the program director, selected program faculty, and staff are by invitation only and are based on the applicant's academic performance, USMLE scores, letters of recommendation, and other accomplishments as detailed in the ERAS application. Interviews are typically conducted in August through October. If selected for an interview, applicants will be notified by email. Interviews will be conducted virtually.