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University of Utah Health Program

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
4404921340
Program director
Jason Young
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
780
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.1%
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 Surgery residency program in Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by University of Utah Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 780 applications and invited about 8.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 71 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
8.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White77%
  • Asian3%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jason Young
Program coordinator
Lori Bybee
Coordinator phone
(801) 581-6803
Program phone
(801) 585-7280
Sponsoring institution
University of Utah Health

30 North 1900 East 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 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 Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

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

How competitive is University of Utah Health Program?

University of Utah Health Program received 780 applications and interviewed about 8.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Utah Health Program located?

University of Utah Health Program is located at 30 North 1900 East 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 Jason Young. The program coordinator, Lori Bybee, is the usual contact for application questions.

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