Applying to the program

All of the following should be submitted in one application packet by mail.

• Application form 
• ONE page essay describing why you chose perfusion education as a career, what you learned from your perfusion shadowing experience(s) and why the perfusion program at Iowa is right for you. 
• Prerequisite courses form 
• Current photo, sized passport to 4x6, with an unobstructed view of face (no sunglasses, glasses ok)
• Official college transcripts - include original official transcripts in sealed envelope(s) from all post high school educational experience. If college does not mail transcripts, they may email them to perfusion@uiowa.edu. 
• Include proof of Bachelor's degree
• 3 completed applicant references - suggested to have one academic, one personal and one employer reference.  Collect these from each reference and place sealed envelopes in the application packet. Letters of reference may be included but our form is required.
• Application fee (non-refundable) of $100 due with application, make check/money order payable to the University of Iowa Perfusion Education Program—do not send cash.
• Documentation of clinical observation 
  To gain insight into the perfusion profession, we strongly recommend you document having seen at least one cardiopulmonary bypass case. Submit all CBP cases to increase your chances for an interview. 
  • If shadowing/viewing a case is not possible, interview at least one clinical perfusionist and ask about the following: 
    • Call responsibilities/quality of life
    • Clinical responsibilities
    • Unique stressors faced by perfusionists
    • Job outlook
  • Write up your interview and submit in your packet.

Be prepared to discuss your shadow experience(s) during the interview process.