University of Utah Health Program
About This Program
University of Utah Health is a nationally recognized academic medical center consistently ranked among the top institutions for quality and value. The General Surgery Residency Program is rooted in excellence in patient care, education, and discovery, with a long legacy of developing leaders. Supported by a collaborative culture and innovative training environment, our program prepares residents to lead the future of surgery. As the premier academic medical center in the mountain west, our resi
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jason Young, MD
Univ of Utah Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Lori Bybee
Univ of Utah Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Utah Med Ctr
3B322 SOM
30 N 1900 E
Salt Lakc City, UT 84132
100 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113-1100
500 Foothill Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001
5121 S Cottonwood St
Murray, UT 84107
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)
- None
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)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not 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
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 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.