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University of Utah Health Program

PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Salt Lake City, UT(Kansas City, UT Metropolitan Area Metro)
60
Positions
#46
Specialty Rank
$72,841
PGY1 Salary
18.5%
IMG %
#46
Psychiatry Ranking
86th Percentile
Top 14% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4004921219
NRMP Code:
1732400C1
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
60
Interviews:
160

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.8
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
81
Non-Physician Staff:
28
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
44.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • 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:Fully Paid by Institution
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:
4004921219
NRMP Code:
1732400C1
Total Positions:
60
Interviews:
160
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Paul J Carlson
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/5/2026 - 1/25/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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 23

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1732400C0, 1732400C1, 1732400C2

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Utah Health
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Utah Health
Contact Person:
Richard Segura

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
15
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:15
PGY-2:15
PGY-3:15
PGY-4:15

Program Policies & Additional Information

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
18.5%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
8th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
13.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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