University of Utah Health Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health.
See how you matchAbout University of Utah Health Program
- ACGME code
- 2404921155
- Program director
- Rachel Simpson
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 8%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
University of Utah Health Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates92%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs8%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women58%
- Men42%
- White67%
- Asian8%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino25%
- Other17%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Rachel Simpson
- Program coordinator
- Sravanthi Vegunta
- Coordinator phone
- (801) 581-2352
- Program phone
- (801) 213-2149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Utah Health
John A. Moran Eye Center 65 Mario Capecchi Drive 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?
University of Utah Health Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is University of Utah Health Program IMG-friendly?
About 8% of residents at University of Utah Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.
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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is University of Utah Health Program located?
University of Utah Health Program is located at John A. Moran Eye Center 65 Mario Capecchi Drive 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 Rachel Simpson. The program coordinator, Sravanthi Vegunta, is the usual contact for application questions.