University of Utah Health Program
About This Program
We offer the Master of Occupational Health (MOH) program at the University of Utah. It is a rigorous graduate curriculum designed to equip physicians and health professionals with the scientific and practical foundations of occupational and environmental medicine. Completed during the OEM1 year of residency, the program spans two semesters and covers core disciplines including biostatistics, occupational epidemiology, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, toxicology, and health and safety program admi
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Melissa Cheng, MH, MD, MHS
Univ of Utah Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Elijah Degalia
Rocky Mtn Ctr for Occupational & Envir
Locations
Univ of Utah Med Ctr
Occupational Med RMCOEH/DFPM Ste C
250 E 200 S Ste 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-3080
500 Foothill Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
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
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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
Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 3
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.