University of Utah Health Program
About This Program
Our curriculum provides residents with progressively independent patient care responsibilities during their training and fosters close working relationships between residents and attendings. Basic skills are emphasized, so that residents who complete our program are both competent and confident, regardless of their pediatric career paths.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
David H Viskochil, MD, PhD
Primary Children's Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Joann Chavis
University of Utah
Locations
Primary Children's Med Ctr
Div of Med Genetics
295 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
100 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113-1100
1275 E Fairfax Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
5121 S Cottonwood St
Murray, UT 84107
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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
Jul 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 24, 2025 - Sep 23, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 15, 2026 - Sep 27, 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
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-9
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.