University of Utah Health Program
AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Salt Lake City, UT(Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Area Metro)
50
Positions
$72,841
PGY1 Salary
8.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0404931157
- NRMP Code:
- 1732040A0; 1732040R0; 1732040C1; 1732040C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 50
- Interviews:
- 99
Contact Information
Elizabeth Merrill Thackeray
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 1/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 100
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 37%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We provide a state-of-the-art medical practice, dedicated faculty, and innovative educational environment. We serve 10% of the continental US including urban, rural, and underserved populations. Our curriculum includes POCUS, TEE, liver transplantation, the Center for Patient Simulation, and multi-center collaborations in QI and Global Health. Graduates are well-poised to offer exemplary subspecialty clinical care and are highly sought-after fellowship, academic, and private practice candidates.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$72,841
PGY-1
$75,529
PGY-2
$78,371
PGY-3
$81,865
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 72(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $298K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $49K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.4
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
272 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.17
Restaurant Meal
13.8
Gas (per gallon)
$4.25
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0404931157
- NRMP Code:
- 1732040A0; 1732040R0; 1732040C1; 1732040C0
- Total Positions:
- 50
- Interviews:
- 99
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Elizabeth Merrill Thackeray
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2025 - 10/5/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/31/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- No, with exceptions
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 23
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1732040A0, 1732040C0, 1732040C1, 1732040R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Utah Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Utah Health
- Contact Person:
- Katie Snow
- Contact Email:
- katie.snow@hsc.utah.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:16PGY-3:14PGY-4:15
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 49
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 8.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 2.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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