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IA HF516

Bill

Status

Passed

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Health And Human Services

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires at least 80% of students accepted to the University of Iowa's College of Medicine (M.D. program) and College of Dentistry to be Iowa residents or individuals previously enrolled at an eligible Iowa postsecondary institution

  • Gives admission priority to Iowa residents applying to the College of Medicine's M.D. program or College of Dentistry, and requires applicants to complete an attestation about their Iowa connections (birthplace, high school graduation, family ties, or interest in practicing in Iowa)

  • Mandates University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics give priority for federal residency positions and fellowships to Iowa residents, those with undergraduate degrees from Iowa institutions, or medical school graduates from Iowa

  • Requires interviews for available residency positions in obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, general surgery, emergency medicine, neurology, primary care, and cardiology fellowships for applicants meeting Iowa connection criteria

  • Establishes annual reporting requirements to the General Assembly on admissions data (accepted/rejected Iowa residents with reasons), graduate practice locations, and residency/fellowship placement outcomes, with reports due January 15 annually

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to medical residency and fellowship positions, including priority for admission to the university of Iowa's colleges of medicine and dentistry, and hospitals and clinics. (Formerly HF 137.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

Last Action

Fiscal note.

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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