Admission to Medical School (MD)

Collegiate and University officials congratulate a newly-frocked medical student during the White Coat Ceremony.Checklist for Pre-M1s

  • Acceptance of Offer: Written confirmation of your acceptance of this offer of admission is required within two weeks of admissions (If you are declining or wish to subsequently withdraw this offer, please send written confirmation.) An e-mail to com-admissions@uiowa.edu is acceptable.
  • Deposit: The UI Office of Admissions will request a $50 advanced payment to hold your place in the class. You will be able to pay the deposit online once you have been given access to ISIS.
  • Iowa Student Information System: Now that you have been admitted, you will be given a network account to access the Iowa Student Information System (ISIS). An e-mail will be sent providing login information in a few days.
  • Transcripts: The UI Office of Admissions will request official transcripts in the letter you will soon receive from them. You will be able to determine receipt of your official transcripts after you have access to ISIS.
  • Contact Changes: Please keep us informed of any contact information changes at your Secondary Homepage. You will also need to go to ISIS and change with the University.
  • Pre-M1 List Serve: You will receive an e-mail in the spring subscribing you to our list serve for Pre-M1's. We will use the list serve to contact you about important information on a regular basis.
  • ICON (Iowa Courses On Line) Pre-M1 Communications: You will be automatically enrolled to this website in March. You will use the same hawk id and password you use to access ISIS. We will post information you will need from the time you are admitted to the day of orientation. One special feature includes a "Shared Discussion" board allowing you to post your housing needs or to respond to other medical students' posts.
  • CCOM Financial Aid Website: http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/osac/financial/. Refer to this site for up-to-date financial aid information and how to apply for aid.
  • Student Health Screening Forms: The health screening requirements are outlined at the UI Student Health website: http://www.uiowa.edu/~shs/documents/Health Science Letter.pdf. You can download the Health Science Student forms at http://www.uiowa.edu/~shs/general_info/forms.shtml. Please review this information carefully and comply with these requirements prior to orientation. The Hepatitis B immunization series must be completed before the beginning of your second semester.
  • Health Insurance: All students are required to maintain health insurance (or an equivalent alternative care plan).  Visit the website for details http://www.uiowa.edu/hr/benefits/health/student/index_grad_hs.html. 
  • UI Apartment Hunting Guide Website: http://www.uiowa.edu/~offcamp/huntguide.html. This site is available to help students navigate the campus and surrounding areas.

Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
M.D. Admissions
1213 MERF
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2600
(800) 493-7415
(319) 335-8052
Fax: (319) 335-8049
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