University of Utah Health Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Salt Lakc City, UT(Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
$69,330
PGY1 Salary
8.6%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404921340
- NRMP Code:
- 1732440C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 51
- Female Faculty:
- 29.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The University of Utah general surgery residency program is committed to training excellent general surgeons to be leaders in their ultimate area of practice. Our program is unique in that it offers several different opportunities during a professional development year including bio-innovation, clinical investigation, global surgery, surgical outcomes/health services, surgical education, and rural surgery in addition to traditional research. Come experience surgery (and life) elevated in Utah.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$69,330
PGY-1
$71,888
PGY-2
$74,594
PGY-3
$77,920
PGY-4
$80,713
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 72(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $298K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $49K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.4
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
272 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.17
Restaurant Meal
13.8
Gas (per gallon)
$4.25
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404921340
- NRMP Code:
- 1732440C0
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Laura Ann Lambert
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/18/2026 - 10/21/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/16/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 250
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1732440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Utah Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Utah Health
- Contact Person:
- Lori Bybee
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6PGY-5:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 35
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 250
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 8.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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