University of Utah Health Program
Pediatrics/Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Salt Lake City, UT(Kansas City, UT Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$74,663
PGY1 Salary
66.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7654900001
- NRMP Code:
- 1732765C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 13
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 52
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 30
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 96.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 398
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 68
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 25
- Female Faculty:
- 54.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 21%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Serving the largest pediatric catchment area in the nation, our Pediatric-Medical Genetics and Genomics program offers unmatched clinical variety, innovative dual-board training, and strong mentorship. Residents benefit from individualized advising, a supportive culture, and unique tracks in research, advocacy, and rare disease. With world-class faculty, collaborative partners, and Utah's unmatched outdoor lifestyle, our trainees thrive personally and professionally.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- 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
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$74,663
PGY-1
$77,418
PGY-2
$80,331
PGY-3
$83,912
PGY-4
$86,920
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
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
- 20.5%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7654900001
- NRMP Code:
- 1732765C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 13
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- David H Viskochil
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 197
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1732765C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Primary Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Primary Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Joann Chavis
- Contact Email:
- Ped.Education@hsc.utah.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 66.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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