Application Requirements

  • Degree from accredited PA program (by the start of residency)
  • Current NCCPA certification (by the start of residency)
  • Iowa state licensure/eligible (by the start of residency)
  • Official PA School Transcripts
  • Three professional letters of recommendation
  •  Application
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Photo
  • Application fee of $50 (made payable to UIHC, Dept. of Emergency Medicine)
  • Personal interview

Please submit your application materials to:

Iowa Emergency Medicine - Physician Assistant Residency Program 
Attn: Kelby Kiefer 
University of Iowa Health Care 
200 Hawkins Drive, GH SE203 
Iowa City, IA 52242

Official PA School transcripts and letters of recommendation forms should be sent directly from school/reference to the Admissions Committee mailing address or via e-mail to kelby-kiefer@uiowa.edu.

Learn more about

Admission Policies

Admission policies regarding resident eligibility and selection can be found in the Policies section (ADD LINK ONCE AVAILABLE)

Calendar of Events
  • Completed application and supporting documents must be received no later than August 1st
  • Interview day is September 4, 2025 (via zoom)
  • Notification of acceptance to be sent no later than September 30th  
  • Residency start date is February 1st 
  • Graduation is July 31st

The Interview

We will interview for four positions and orientation for all new residents usually begins on February 1st so you must be available to start at that time.

What should I expect on the interview day?

Interviews will be held virtually over Zoom.

The components of your day will include: a welcome/overview of the program, a meeting with the Department Chair, a tour of the hospital, and interviews with the Program Director, Medical Director, program core faculty members, and our Clinical Coordinator. 

Your interview day typically wraps up mid afternoon.

Questions? Contact Us

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Nathaniel Shekem, PA-C

 PA Residency Program Director 
nathaniel-shekem@uiowa.edu

Jon Van Heukelom, MD 

PA Residency Medical Director 
jon-vanheukelom@uiowa.edu

Kelby Kiefer

PA Residency Program Coordinator 
kelby-kiefer@uiowa.edu
(319) 384-6468