University of Utah Health Program
Thoracic surgery - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Salt Lake City, UT(Kansas City, UT Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#31
Specialty Rank
$66,344
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#31
Thoracic surgery - integrated Ranking
12th Percentile
Top 88% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4614900001
- NRMP Code:
- 1732461C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 24
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Female Faculty:
- 4.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at The University of Utah offers a six year ACGME accredited integrated Thoracic training program, with the opportunity to do two additional professional development years. There is one position per year. Our mission is to provide comprehensive individualized education to every resident and shape the future of surgical education through leadership, innovation, and discovery. The integrated program at the University of Utah was established in 2021.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,344
PGY-1
$68,792
PGY-2
$71,381
PGY-3
$74,564
PGY-4
$77,237
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 23.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 3,283,809
- 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:
- 4614900001
- NRMP Code:
- 1732461C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 24
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sara Jane Pereira
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/14/2026 - 2/28/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
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:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1732461C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Utah Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Utah Health
- Contact Person:
- Elise Collins
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1PGY-5:1PGY-6:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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