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University of Utah Health Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health.

About University of Utah Health Program

ACGME code
3004921360
Program director
Michael Ward
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
427
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Utah Health Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 427 applications and invited about 19.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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: interviewed12%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed45%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed15%
Positions offered
7
Positions filled
7
Applications received
427
Interview rate
19.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates70%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White83%
  • Asian17%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Ward
Program coordinator
Kimi Crist
Coordinator phone
(801) 587-4281
Program phone
(801) 213-6096
Sponsoring institution
University of Utah Health

Department of Pathology 30 North 1900 East Salt Lake City, UT 84121 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 9% of residents at University of Utah Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Utah Health Program offers 7 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Utah Health Program?

University of Utah Health Program received 427 applications and interviewed about 19.9% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 12%.

Where is University of Utah Health Program located?

University of Utah Health Program is located at Department of Pathology 30 North 1900 East Salt Lake City, UT 84121. Its sponsoring institution is University of Utah Health.

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

The program director is Michael Ward. The program coordinator, Kimi Crist, is the usual contact for application questions.

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