PsychiatryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Utah Health Program

Psychiatry 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
4004921219
Program director
Paul Carlson
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
819
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Utah Health Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 819 applications and invited about 18.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research, rural and women's health 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
15
Interview rate
18.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White81%
  • Asian7%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Paul Carlson
Program coordinator
Richard Segura
Coordinator phone
(801) 585-0895
Program phone
(801) 581-4096
Sponsoring institution
University of Utah Health

501 Chipeta Way Rm. 1540 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?

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?

About 13% of residents at University of Utah Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 15 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Utah Health Program?

University of Utah Health Program received 819 applications and interviewed about 18.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is University of Utah Health Program located?

University of Utah Health Program is located at 501 Chipeta Way Rm. 1540 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 Paul Carlson. The program coordinator, Richard Segura, is the usual contact for application questions.