Your pre-med destination
Access world-class resources
One of the nation's largest (and best) teaching hospitals and five health sciences colleges offer countless hands-on learning and research opportunities. And they’re all located on campus, making them just a short walk away.
Personalize your experience
Iowa gives you the freedom to create your own path from undergrad to med school. With over a dozen majors in natural, life, and health sciences, your pre-med education can be tailored to your interests.
Collaboration over competition
Hawkeyes team up to make discoveries and find the answers to the biggest challenges. This supportive environment will help you focus on mastering the material while you build connections.
"I’ve met people who have changed my life in so many powerful ways and am so grateful for them. I've been given the opportunity to practice cutting-edge cancer research, sing with some of the most talented women, and play a sport that I love all while working toward my career."
Boost your chances to get into med school
Whether you plan to stay at Iowa or go elsewhere to study medicine, your experiences here will help you stand out when you apply. Imagine being on the front lines of health care or taking part in a groundbreaking discovery. Hawkeyes are researching cancer treatments, working as EMTs, volunteering at our nationally ranked children’s hospital, and so much more.
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BEST MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR PRIMARY CARE BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
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YEARS IN A ROW RANKED AMONG THE BEST HOSPITALS AND #1 IN IOWA BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT OPTIONS
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UNDERGRADS PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH
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