The Residency that feels like home

We hold great pride in our residency program, our department, our university, and the vibrant community of Iowa City. Our program delivers comprehensive and rigorous clinical training within a supportive and intellectually enriching environment, fostered by dedicated faculty and residents. 

We invite prospective applicants to join one of our annual Virtual Open Houses. If you are interested in attending or learning more about our program, please contact: anes-residency@uiowa.edu. We look forward to engaging with you and sharing how our program can advance your professional journey.

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Why Iowa: From our Residents

Explore how our residency goes beyond traditional training through immersive rotations, cutting-edge simulations, and a strong commitment to professional development, enabling our graduates to become leaders both locally and nationally. We invite you to learn more about how our unique approach can help you achieve your goals and thrive as an anesthesia professional.

Dr. Dawn Dillman

Interview with Residency Program Director and Vice Chair for Education

In this interview, Dr. Brent Hadder, Program Director, and Dr. Dawn Dillman, Vice Chair for Education, discuss the University of Iowa Anesthesiology Residency Program, offering insight into the program’s educational mission, clinical training, and resident experience.

Residency Program Virtual Open Houses

Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend one of the annual Virtual Open Houses. To register, submit your email address and any questions via anes-residency@uiowa.edu. We look forward to the opportunity to connect and discuss how our program can support your professional goals.

The 2026–2027 virtual open house dates are now closed.

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Virtual open house dates

Upcoming opportunities to connect through our virtual open houses allow you to learn more about our program, meet faculty and residents, and have your questions answered.

The 2026–2027 virtual open house dates are now closed.