Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Based

University of Utah Health Program

Orthopaedic 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
2604931034
Program director
David Rothberg
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
394
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Utah Health Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 394 applications and invited about 19.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
19.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White90%
  • Asian10%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
David Rothberg
Program coordinator
Tiffany Schild
Coordinator phone
(801) 587-5457
Program phone
(801) 587-5400
Sponsoring institution
University of Utah Health

590 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108 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?

University of Utah Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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

University of Utah Health Program offers 6 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Utah Health Program?

University of Utah Health Program received 394 applications and interviewed about 19.8% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is University of Utah Health Program located?

University of Utah Health Program is located at 590 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108. Its sponsoring institution is University of Utah Health.

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

The program director is David Rothberg. The program coordinator, Tiffany Schild, is the usual contact for application questions.