University of Utah Health Program
About This Program
The liver transplant program began in 1996, and averages ~15 transplants/year (85 in past 6 years). With a 5+ state catchment area you see the spectrum of pediatric hepatology. You have unparalleled access to the outdoors with 5 National parks in Utah alone (and a schedule permitting skiing, mountain biking, etc.) You will be exposed to the range of clinical hepatology including advanced hepatobiliary surgery (Meso-Rex Bypass, hepatic tumors, and all aspects of pediatric hepatology).
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kyle Jensen, MD
Primary Children's Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Christie F Davis
Primary Children's Hospital
Locations
Primary Children's Hospital
Pediatric Transplant Hepatology Pgm
81 N Mario Capecchi Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113-1125
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 3, 2026 - Oct 30, 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 28 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.