University of Utah Health Program
Plastic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Salt Lake City, UT(Kansas City, UT Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$85,303
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3604921103
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 35.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The teaching program is centered at the University of Utah and is coordinated by the full time faculty. Faculty at Primary Children's and the VA Medical Center add variety and a different perspective to the resident teaching. The regional area is one of the most beautiful in the country. While outdoor activities are very popular, a wide variety of cultural and artistic activities are also available.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$85,303
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
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:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 18.0%
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:
- 3604921103
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Dana Johns
- Email:
- Dana.Johns@hsc.utah.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Utah Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Utah Health
- Contact Person:
- Kallie K Handy
- Contact Email:
- kallie.handy@hsc.utah.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
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
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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