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University of Utah Health Program

Neurology 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
1804921113
Program director
Ligia Onofrei
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
590
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
22%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Utah Health Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 590 applications and invited about 16.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 22% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
8
Interview rate
16.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates74%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs22%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White70%
  • Asian9%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Ligia Onofrei
Program coordinator
Carol Wall
Coordinator phone
(801) 585-5405
Sponsoring institution
University of Utah Health

University Health Sciences Center Department of Neurology CNC, 175 Medical Drive North 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?

About 22% of residents at University of Utah Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Utah Health Program offers 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Utah Health Program?

University of Utah Health Program received 590 applications and interviewed about 16.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 9%.

Where is University of Utah Health Program located?

University of Utah Health Program is located at University Health Sciences Center Department of Neurology CNC, 175 Medical Drive North 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 Ligia Onofrei. The program coordinator, Carol Wall, is the usual contact for application questions.

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