Many of our care givers also have appointments as faculty members in the academic departments of the UI Carver College of Medicine as well as the UI colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing and Dentistry.
The UI Carver College of Medicine is a nationally ranked medical school whose students learn to become accomplished clinicians and top-flight researchers.
The following departments are the academic home for teaching and research activities.
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Anesthesia
Our faculty physicians provide anesthetic service to a wide range of patients, from infants to the elderly, each with unique medical conditions. The diversity of expertise among our anesthesiologists provides for a broad research agenda and a comprehensive teaching program.
- Residency and Fellowship Programs
- Faculty
- Research
Biochemistry
Dermatology
Our department provides full medical and surgical dermatologic services and offers outstanding professional training for fellows, residents, and medical students as well as world-class research on basic and clinical skin disease.
Emergency Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
The department is committed to being a great place for our patients and staff by focusing on excellence in education, research, and patient-focused emergency care.
Family Medicine
We are dedicated to providing primary care for the citizens of Iowa, educating medical students, training resident physicians, providing continuing education, and creating new knowledge to improve primary care and health care delivery systems.
Hospital Dentistry
The Hospital Dentistry Institute at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics boasts graduate resident training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and General Dentistry (GPR). The faculty's main focus is one of training both residents and students, while instilling values of ethics, morality and empathy.
Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Department faculty in 11 divisions offer full service adult inpatient and ambulatory care as well as world class translational research programs that bridge basic science and clinical practice. In addition, our faculty provide award-winning teaching at every level within the continuum of medical education.
Microbiology
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Neurology
Our department has established an enduring national reputation for excellence in each of its component missions, patient care, education, and research. Funded research in the department spans a large segment of the spectrum of neuroscience investigation.
Neurosurgery
Our department provides a unique experience oriented toward patient care and basic research concerning diseases and physiology of the nervous system.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Regionally we are recognized for our advanced specialty care, particularly high-risk obstetrics, prenatal diagnostics, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
The department delivers state-of-the art care to our patients, participates in clinical research trials and is on the top of many medical students' lists.
Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation faculty has expertise in every orthopedic subspecialty. Our basic research programs are dedicated to solving clinical problems including improving the treatment of joint injuries and decreasing the risk of osteoarthritis following joint injury.
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery
We share the mission of offering excellent patient care, quality teaching for the next generations and innovative research. Our clinical specialists in all areas of the discipline are among the many professionals who make it possible to offer our patients complete and coordinated care.
Pathology
Our faculty is committed to providing excellent, innovative diagnostic services and therapies, exemplary educational resources and actively applying tools of science and pathology in support of public health and ongoing expansion of medical knowledge.
Pediatrics
Our department is recognized nationally for excellence in teaching, clinical service, and research related to childhood diseases. Our faculty and staff are engaged in cutting edge basic science and patient-oriented research to improve the health and well being of all children.
Pharmacology
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Physician Assistant Program
Department of Physician Assistant Services
Psychiatry
Our faculty includes some of the world's most distinguished researchers and clinicians who provide cutting edge understanding about the cause and treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Radiation Oncology
Department of Radiation Oncology
Our department is dedicated to improved compassionate patient care, research, and education through a synthesis of free radical science, advanced technologies and skilled professionals.
Radiology
We are committed to providing the finest diagnostic and therapeutic radiology services for our patients. As part of this commitment, the department is actively involved in research into new diagnostic and treatment modalities.
Surgery
Our surgical staff includes expertise throughout the surgical specialties, offering comprehensive opportunities for training and research to advance the healing arts.
Urology
We remain true to our original vision of advancing treatment, research, and education of the broad spectrum of urologic conditions and diseases. Our faculty members are continually recognized, both nationally and around the world, for their expertise in patient care, research, and teaching.