Pathways to Medicine

STEM outreach and Mini Med School in Davenport.

Pathways to Medicine connects students across Iowa with health care career exploration, academic preparation, mentorship, and resources. By inspiring the next generation of health care professionals, we aim to address the future health care needs of Iowans.

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Pathways to Health Professions

The University of Iowa Pathways to Health Professions is a free four-week summer enrichment experience for undergraduate Iowa residents interested in pursuing careers as physicians or physician associates.

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K-12 STEM Education

Our K–12 STEM education programs encourage youth to discover science, health, and future careers through fun, interactive experiences.

Community Opportunities

Our community opportunities provide the public interactive and free with ways to learn about medicine. Our events include community health seminars and mini med school.

Discover what’s possible

The program has been one of the most meaningful experiences during my time at the University of Iowa and has shown me that I belong in medicine.

Imanuel Ftwi

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Teachers, we're talking to you! Visits are available for groups of 10-25 middle school or high school students on select dates throughout the school year.

Explore Pathways to Health Professions

The University of Iowa Pathways to Health Professions (UIPHP) program is a free, four-week summer enrichment experience designed to support Iowa undergraduate students pursuing careers in medicine and physician associate studies. Through hands-on clinical experiences, academic enrichment, individualized advising, and mentorship, UIPHP helps students strengthen their preparation and take meaningful steps toward their future careers in health care.

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Find your next step

Programs across the University of Iowa offer opportunities for undergraduates to get experience with health research, job shadowing, and volunteering.

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