Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Utah Health Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
2804921107
Program director
Neil Patel
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
203
Latest cycle
Interview rate
30.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Utah Health Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 203 applications and invited about 30.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, which interview about 21.1% of applicants.

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

Residents work about 65 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
30.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White72%
  • Asian11%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Neil Patel
Program coordinator
Nancy Marquez
Coordinator phone
(801) 581-7515
Program phone
(412) 999-3828
Sponsoring institution
University of Utah Health

30 N. Mario Capecchi Drive Room 4S229 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 and H-1B 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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

University of Utah Health Program offers 4 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Utah Health Program?

University of Utah Health Program received 203 applications and interviewed about 30.5% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 30 N. Mario Capecchi Drive Room 4S229 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 Neil Patel. The program coordinator, Nancy Marquez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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