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
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: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
- 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
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:
- More Information
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
- Contact Email:
- Ped.Education@hsc.utah.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 31
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:31PGY-2:31PGY-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
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