University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Thoracic Surgery Residency
Iowa City, IowaUniversityTrains at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
of 35 thoracic surgery residency programs · likely range #29 to #31
How it scores
- Clinical training20Bottom half in thoracic surgery
- Faculty depth36Bottom half in thoracic surgery
- Research28Bottom half in thoracic surgery
- Pay and cost of living93Top 10% in thoracic surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other thoracic surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Thoracic Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | Iowa City, Iowa |
| Main training hospital | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $71,100 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $915 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 6.5 times |
| Visa sponsorship | Not stated |
| Positions a year | — |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics thoracic surgery
23 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Screening for carcinoid heart disease: Trends and future PerspectivesAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- EWSR1::BEND2 Adenocarcinoma with Hyaline Pseudorosettes of the TracheaAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Is Imposter Syndrome Prevalent Among Cardiothoracic Trainees and Early Career Surgeons?Ask EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Other residencies at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
- Anesthesiology #39
- Child Neurology #46
- Dermatology #47
- Diagnostic Radiology #29
- Emergency Medicine #31
- Family Medicine #23
- General Surgery #42
- Internal Medicine Top 10%
- Interventional Radiology #30
- Neurological Surgery #23
- Neurology #22
- Obstetrics and Gynecology #45
- Orthopaedic Surgery Top 50%
- Otolaryngology #33
- Pathology #44
- Pediatrics #44
- Plastic Surgery Listed
- Psychiatry #47
- Radiation Oncology #46
- Urology #35
- Vascular Surgery #39
Questions
Where is the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics thoracic surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Iowa City, Iowa. Its main training hospital is University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.
How much do thoracic surgery residents earn at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics?
PGY-1 residents earn $71,100 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $915 a month.
Does University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics sponsor visas for thoracic surgery residents?
The program's website does not say. Ask the program before you apply.
How is University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics ranked for thoracic surgery?
It ranks #31 of 35 thoracic surgery programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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