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University of Utah Health Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1604931086
Program director
John Kestle
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
282
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Utah Health Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 282 applications and invited about 12.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • 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: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
12.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • White59%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
John Kestle
Program coordinator
Amy Ekins
Coordinator phone
(801) 585-2453
Program phone
(801) 662-5360
Sponsoring institution
University of Utah Health

Dept. of Neurosurgery 175 N. Medical Dr. East, 5th Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84132 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?

University of Utah Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Utah Health Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Utah Health Program?

University of Utah Health Program received 282 applications and interviewed about 12.8% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

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 2%.

Where is University of Utah Health Program located?

University of Utah Health Program is located at Dept. of Neurosurgery 175 N. Medical Dr. East, 5th Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84132. Its sponsoring institution is University of Utah Health.

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

The program director is John Kestle. The program coordinator, Amy Ekins, is the usual contact for application questions.

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