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University of Utah Health Program

Family Medicine 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
1204921315
Program director
Kara Frame
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
403
Latest cycle
Interview rate
43.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Utah Health Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 403 applications and invited about 43.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research, rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
43.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates77%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White70%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Kara Frame
Program coordinator
Susan Cochella
Coordinator phone
(801) 587-3411
Program phone
(503) 781-9877
Sponsoring institution
University of Utah Health

Department of Family & Preventive Medicine 303 Chipeta Way, Ste 400 Salt Lake City, UT 84108-9998 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 Family Medicine program has 22% 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 Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Utah Health Program?

University of Utah Health Program received 403 applications and interviewed about 43.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is University of Utah Health Program located?

University of Utah Health Program is located at Department of Family & Preventive Medicine 303 Chipeta Way, Ste 400 Salt Lake City, UT 84108-9998. Its sponsoring institution is University of Utah Health.

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

The program director is Kara Frame. The program coordinator, Susan Cochella, is the usual contact for application questions.