The University of Iowa Anesthesia Critical Care Fellowship utilizes the Central Application Service, administered by SF Match. 

Candidates must apply to our fellowship by going to SF Match and using this service to submit an application.  Their website gives instructions on registering for the match process, as well as how to submit the application and supplemental documents.

Additional information about this process can be found on the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiology website.

Applications are reviewed and suitable candidates will be invited for an interview.

 

Deadlines

The application and interview season runs from November to February.  Applicants should apply in their second to last year of residency (for Anesthesia residents this would be the CA-2 year) as the match occurs approximately 14 months prior to the start of the fellowship year. For instance, fellows interviewing in the 2025-2026 academic year will match in May 2026 and will begin their fellowship in July 2027.

While there is no hard deadline for the submission of applications, applicants should be mindful that rank lists are due late May and thus, applications must be submitted early enough to allow for scheduling and completion of interviews prior to this date.

Fellow Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for applicants:

1.  Graduate from one of the following:

  • United States or Canadian medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
  • United States college of osteopathic medicine accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
  • Medical school outside the United States or Canada with:
    • A valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and have a passing score for Step 1 and Step 2 of the USMLE
    • Be a U.S. citizen, a legal permanent resident, or hold a visa which provides eligibility to work in the U.S. Typical visas are J-1 (requires Steps 1 and 2 of USMLE and ECFMG certification) and H1-B (requires departmental approval, and Steps 1, 2 and 3 of USMLE, and an Iowa medical license)

2.  Meet Iowa Board of Medicine licensure requirements.

3.  All applicants must also meet program eligibility requirements as defined by the ACGME’s respective RRC.

The Interview

All interviews will be conducted online only. We will not offer any in-person interviews or site visits during this cycle. The online-only interview requirement applies to all candidates, internal or external, so that we may provide an equitable experience to all applicants.

We plan to interview candidates beginning in December and ending in February. Match Day for the Critical Care Fellowship is generally in May for the following July 1 start.

Invitations to Interview

Interview invitations from our program will be extended via SF Match. You will be able to see available times and dates and self-schedule your interview.

What should I expect on the interview day?

We plan to conduct interviews on the Zoom platform. The interview day includes an overview of the program, a virtual tour, and interviews with the program director, current fellows, and Anesthesia Critical Care faculty.