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University of Utah Health Program

PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Salt Lake City, UT(Kansas City, UT Metropolitan Area Metro)
93
Positions
#122
Specialty Rank
$72,841
PGY1 Salary
6.1%
IMG %
#122
Pediatrics Ranking
44th Percentile
Top 56% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3204921237
NRMP Code:
1732320C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
93
Interviews:
275

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
10 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
47
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
165
Non-Physician Staff:
36
Part-Time Physicians:
14
Female Faculty:
7.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program takes great pride in serving a diverse patient population that comes from the largest catchment area of any children's hospital in the country. This unparalleled exposure not only leads to a robust clinical experience but also allows our residents to witness the full spectrum of pediatric cases, from routine care to complex, rare conditions, from urban settings to very rural. It is the ideal environment for those who seek to expand their knowledge and sharpen their clinicals.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Part-time/shared schedule positions
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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

0

Salary Progression

$72,841
PGY-1
$75,529
PGY-2
$78,371
PGY-3
$81,865
PGY-4
0

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
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:
3204921237
NRMP Code:
1732320C0YOG
Total Positions:
93
Interviews:
275
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Bruce E Herman
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2025 - 11/15/2025
Interview Period:
11/3/2025 - 1/23/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
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:
1732320C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Primary Children's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Primary Children's Hospital
Contact Person:
Natasha Falero

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
31
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:31
PGY-2:31
PGY-3:31

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
49
Unpaid Leave Days:
35

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
6.1%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
4th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
2.4%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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