Now accepting applications for the 2027-2028 academic year.

2026 Interview Dates:

  • September 3, 2026
  • October 1, 2026

Applications are due by August 1st

Interviews will be in person at University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City, IA

Eligibility

This fellowship only accepts graduates of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency.

International candidates are welcome to apply; however, this program does not sponsor visas.

Required documents

  • Cover letter indicating:
    • Your interest in pursuing an EMS Fellowship
    • Any additional relevant information regarding your EM residency-related EMS experience and other past EMS experiences
    • What career goals you hope to accomplish with an EMS Fellowship
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter from the program director of your ACGME – accredited residency in Emergency Medicine indicating program completion or good standing in progress toward completion.
  • Three letters of recommendation from residency faculty, with at least one from a practicing EMS physician.

Submit application to coordinator

Submit your application by mail directly to our program coordinator:

University of Iowa EMS Fellowship
Attn: Kelby Kiefer
200 Hawkins Dr. GH SE203
Iowa City, IA 52242

Or you may submit electronically at ems-fellowship@uiowa.edu

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