University of Utah Health Program
About This Program
This program provides exposure to a wide variety of upper extremity pathologies and cutting-edge techniques for treatment of disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow. Seven full-time faculty provide a diverse and focused experience for each fellow. There are opportunities for international volunteer work. Particular strengths of the program include congenital, microvascular and complex trauma up to the mid-humerus level
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Angela Amy Wang, MD, BA
Univ of Utah Orthopaedic Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Tiffany Schild
University of Utah Orthopaedic Center
Locations
Univ of Utah Orthopaedic Ctr
Hand Surgery Pgm
590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
100 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113-1100
500 Foothill Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001
1275 E Fairfax Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- 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
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Feb 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 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-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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