University of Utah Health Program
About This Program
Fellows participate in development of innovative solutions and assistive technology through integration with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. Fellows rotate through our diaphragmatic pacing program. Fellows get exposure to comprehensive management of spasticity using oral medications, chemodenervation, and an active intrathecal baclofen pump program. Fellows actively participate with our comprehensive adaptive sports program: TRAILS (Technology Recreation Acces
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Chihyung Park, MD
Univ of Utah Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Charis Wren
Univ of Utah
Locations
Univ of Utah Med Ctr
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Pgm
30 N 1900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
100 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113-1100
500 Foothill Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Other letter(s) may be required. No further details provided.
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
May 1, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
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.