OphthalmologyUniversity Based

University of Utah Health Program

Ophthalmology 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
2404921155
Program director
Rachel Simpson
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Data updated
October 3, 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

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%
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
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.

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%.

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.

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