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University of Utah Health Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health.

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About University of Utah Health Program

ACGME code
0404931157
Program director
Elizabeth Thackeray
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
583
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Utah Health Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health. It offers 10 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 583 applications and invited about 15.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Anesthesiology interview rate of 16.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
15.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates86%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White86%
  • Asian6%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Elizabeth Thackeray
Program coordinator
Katija Snow
Coordinator phone
(801) 581-3622
Program phone
(801) 581-6393
Sponsoring institution
University of Utah Health

HELIX Building 5050 30 North Mario Capecchi Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Open in Google Maps

University of Utah Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Utah Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Utah Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Utah Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 10% of residents at University of Utah Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Utah Health Program offer?

University of Utah Health Program offers 10 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Utah Health Program?

University of Utah Health Program received 583 applications and interviewed about 15.4% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Utah Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Utah Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Utah Health Program located?

University of Utah Health Program is located at HELIX Building 5050 30 North Mario Capecchi Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84112. Its sponsoring institution is University of Utah Health.

Who is the program director of University of Utah Health Program?

The program director is Elizabeth Thackeray. The program coordinator, Katija Snow, is the usual contact for application questions.

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