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University of Utah Health Program

Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Salt Lake City, UT(Kansas City, UT Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#84
Specialty Rank
$72,841
PGY1 Salary
2.8%
IMG %
#84
Emergency Medicine Ranking
71st Percentile
Top 29% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1104921178
NRMP Code:
1732110C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
195

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Max Hours on Duty:
16
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

4 week orientation with decreased clinical load and emphasis on didactics. Training in ultrasound, airway, advanced communications, and certification in ATLS. Focus on core clinical topics in EM. There is also an annual resident retreat.

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
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$72,841
PGY-1
$75,529
PGY-2
$78,371
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Salt Lake City, UT
Metropolitan Area
Kansas City, UT Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
3,283,809

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
3,283,809
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

Nominal Salary
$72,841
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$101,168
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1104921178
NRMP Code:
1732110C0
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
195
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Allison Beaulieu
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/15/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 24

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1732110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Utah Health
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Utah Health
Contact Person:
Christine Carlson

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
2.8%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
8.3%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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