Interested applicants are invited to apply for a one- to two-year pre-residency training opportunity within the Department of Neurosurgery. 

This training provides the candidate the opportunity to participate fully in the clinical and teaching activities of the University of Iowa neurosurgery training program.

Trainees are supervised by internationally recognized faculty members and receive extensive exposure to the full range of clinical neurosurgery. 

International applicants are welcome to apply. Many previous trainees have been successful in utilizing this training opportunity to subsequently secure U.S. accredited neurosurgery residency positions.

Applicant Requirements

In order for an applicant to be considered for a position, the following criteria must be fulfilled:

  1. The application must be completed through our website.

  2. If visa sponsorship is required, applicants must have passed the USMLE Steps I, II, and III.

  3. Three letters of recommendation from within the past 18 months must be provided.

Application Process Checklist

  1. Complete this application form.
  2. Attach a curriculum vitae
  3. Attach one personal photo
  4. Provide three letters of reference
  5. Submit application to the program contact (listed below)