University of Utah Health Program
About This Program
Training sites include a university hospital, dedicated cancer hospital (Huntsman Cancer Hospital), pediatric hospital and a community hospital, as well as a large national reference laboratory (ARUP Laboratories). Residents enjoy a generous book and travel fund, a formal mentorship program, 6 months of elective time and opportunities to moonlight as an Assistant Medical Director.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael Brant Ward, MD
Univ of Utah Health
Primary Program Contact
Kimi Crist
Univ of Utah Health
Locations
Univ of Utah Health
Dept of Pathology Ste 1100
15 N Medical Dr E
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
100 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113-1100
5121 S Cottonwood St
Murray, UT 84107
48 N Mario Capecchi Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
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 4 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: Clinical experience in the US
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 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
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.