University of Utah Health Program
About This Program
Training is broad-spectrum, with strengths in wellness promotion, sports medicine, obstetrics, underserved care, rural medicine, gender-affirming care, scholarship, leadership, point-of-care ultrasound, procedures, and personal finance management. Multiple electives are available, including international language rotations and access to a lifestyle medicine curriculum. Our location in Salt Lake City at the base of the Wasatch mountains offers many opportunities for entertainment and recreation.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kara Frame, MD
Univ of Utah Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Brianna Cottam, MD
Univ of Utah Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Utah Med Ctr
Dept of Family & Preventive Medicine
310 S Wakara Way Ste 1100
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1214
100 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113-1100
500 Foothill Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001
1050 E South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84102-1599
8th Ave & C St
Salt Lake City, UT 84143-1001
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 6, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 24, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.