University of Utah Health Program

Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-based
Salt Lake City, UT(Kansas City, UT Metropolitan Area Metro)
2
Positions
$81,865
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1304912054
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
8

Contact Information

David H Viskochil
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
2/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
3.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
Non-Physician Staff:
4
0
Female Faculty:
14.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our curriculum provides residents with progressively independent patient care responsibilities during their training and fosters close working relationships between residents and attendings. Basic skills are emphasized, so that residents who complete our program are both competent and confident, regardless of their pediatric career paths.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$81,865
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
$81,865
PGY-4
$84,800
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
18.7%

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
$81,865
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$113,701
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1304912054
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
8
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
David H Viskochil
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
6/19/2026 - 7/15/2026
Interview Period:
7/15/2026 - 9/27/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
195
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 8

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1732130F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Utah Health
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Utah Health
Contact Person:
Joann Chavis

Program Size by Year

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

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
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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External Resources & Official Links

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