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University of Utah Health Program

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

ACGME code
1104921178
Program director
Allison Beaulieu
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About University of Utah Health Program

Positions
12
First-year spots
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$74,663
Per year

University of Utah Health Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $74,663 (the Emergency Medicine median is $69,347) with 20 vacation days. The program offers research track.

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.

  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
12
Positions filled
12
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women64%
  • Men36%
  • White94%
  • Asian6%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-112$74,66320Negotiable
PGY-212$77,41820Negotiable
PGY-312$80,33120Negotiable
Lecture hours per week
5
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Tracks

Research

Educational opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3/COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training30%
  • Clinical practice70%

Contact and location

Program director
Allison Beaulieu
Program coordinator
Christine Carlson
Coordinator phone
(801) 646-7095
Program phone
(978) 317-4883
Sponsoring institution
University of Utah Health

Department of Emergency Medicine Helix Building 5050, Level 2 South 30 North Mario Capecchi 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 3% of residents at University of Utah Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Utah Health Program offers 12 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

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. University of Utah Health Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Do program signals help at University of Utah Health Program?

Applicants who sent University of Utah Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at University of Utah Health Program?

First-year residents at University of Utah Health Program earn $74,663 a year and receive 20 vacation days.

Where is University of Utah Health Program located?

University of Utah Health Program is located at Department of Emergency Medicine Helix Building 5050, Level 2 South 30 North Mario Capecchi 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 Allison Beaulieu. The program coordinator, Christine Carlson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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