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University of Utah Health Program

Pediatrics 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
3204921237
Program director
Joni Hemond
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
23
First-year spots
Applicants
632
Latest cycle
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Utah Health Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health. It offers 23 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 632 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 47 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural tracks.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
23
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates87%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women84%
  • Men16%
  • White80%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Joni Hemond
Program coordinator
Ashley Boyington
Coordinator phone
(801) 662-5712
Program phone
(801) 662-5701
Sponsoring institution
University of Utah Health

Pediatric Education Enterprise 81 N. Mario Capecchi Drive Suite 1A.011 Salt Lake City, UT 84113 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 6% of residents at University of Utah Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Utah Health Program offers 23 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 23 were filled in the latest Match.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is University of Utah Health Program located?

University of Utah Health Program is located at Pediatric Education Enterprise 81 N. Mario Capecchi Drive Suite 1A.011 Salt Lake City, UT 84113. Its sponsoring institution is University of Utah Health.

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

The program director is Joni Hemond. The program coordinator, Ashley Boyington, is the usual contact for application questions.

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