PediatricsCommunity-basedDes Moines, IA
Size
7 / year · 21 total
Training length
3 yr
Schedule
60 hrs / week
EMR
Epic
Interview rate by signal
- Signal3.9×85%
- None22%
Interview rate by degree
- US MD61%
- US DO63%
- US IMG16%
- Non-US IMG7%
Applications per year
Compensation
$68,651 (+6%)
Cost of living
$1,109/mo (−7%)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $68,651 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $69,919 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $71,827 | 15 | 5 |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD14%
- DO67%
- IMG19%
Sex
- Female81%
- Male19%
Tracks & recognition
Interview Pool Demographics
By degree
- 48%
US DO
- 25%
US MD
- 13%
US IMG
- 13%
Non-US IMG
By signal
- 77%
Did Not Send
- 23%
Sent
Applicants by signal
- 93%
Did Not Send
- 7%
Sent
Student type
US DO Graduates
71%23%US-IMG
19%13%US MD Graduates
10%41%Non-US IMG
0%24%
Sex
Women
86%75%Men
14%24%Another Gender
0%0%Did Not Report
0%0%
Race / ethnicity
White
76%47%Asian
19%28%Did Not Report
5%5%Black or African American
5%9%Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin
5%13%Other
0%0%Middle Eastern or North African
0%3%American Indian or Alaska Native
0%1%Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%0%
Geographic preference
- 63%
Aligned
- 30%
Not Aligned
- 8%
No Preference
Home state
- 83%
Out-of-State
- 18%
In-State
Med school state
- 86%
Out-of-State
- 14%
In-State
Career plans
- 64%
Practice Full-time
Top medical schools
- 38%
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 14%
Kansas City University
- 10%
A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 10%
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
- 5%
Ross University School of Medicine
- 5%
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 5%
Zagazig University Faculty of Medicine
- 5%
St. George's University School of Medicine
- 5%
American University of Antigua College of Medicine
- 5%
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Exam history
- 98%
Never Failed
- 2%
Ever Failed
Training sites
- Elective
Blank Children's Hospital
Des Moines, IA
From program website
Population is the Census city or metro of the hospital location, not a hospital catchment.
Program Details
Schedule
- Avg hours/week (Y1)60
- Max hours on duty (Y1)24
- Night floatYes
- MoonlightingYes
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes1201320C0
- ACGME ID3201831082
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters3–4
- Chair letterNo
- Faculty letterNo
- Specialty letterNo
Visas
- J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
- Interview typeVirtual
- Video interviewNo
- Interview periodOct 19, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027