Pediatrics

Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program

Des Moines, IA · West North Central

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Contact

Program Director

Greg Kolb, DO

Email director

Program Coordinator

Nina Moser, MA

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

3 hospitals in Des Moines

1
Blank Children's Hospital
Des Moines, IA
Primary
2
Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist/Iowa Lutheran)
Des Moines, IA
Sponsor
3
Broadlawns Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK225 – 261

180205230255280

COMLEX Level 2 CE452 – 637

400500600700800

Interview Rates

US MD

69%

US DO

50%

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

88%

Out-of-State

22%

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Pediatrics interviews

specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common

clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common

behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.

specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?

clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?

personalTell me about yourself.★ common

specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common

programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common

behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common

personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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