Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The University of Utah general surgery residency program is committed to training excellent general surgeons to be leaders in their ultimate area of practice. Our program is unique in that it offers several different opportunities during a professional development year including bio-innovation, clinical investigation, global surgery, surgical outcomes/health services, surgical education, and rural surgery in addition to traditional research. Come experience surgery (and life) elevated in Utah.
Total Program Size
6
6
6
6
6
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1732440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
60
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
250
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
International experience/global health
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
35
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4404921340
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Laura
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Lambert
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Utah Med Ctr
3B322 SOM
30 N 1900 E
Salt Lakc City, UT 84132
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-111.835722 40.770516)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Lori
Last Name
Bybee
Address
Univ of Utah Med Ctr
3B324 SOM
30 N 1900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-111.835722 40.770516)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
95.30
% IMG
4.60
% DO
0.00
% Female
67.00
% Male
32.90
Total Physician
51
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
29.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $69,330 | 15 | |
| Year 2 | $71,888 | 15 | |
| Year 3 | $74,594 | 15 | |
| Year 4 | $77,920 | 15 | |
| Year 5 | $80,713 | 15 |
Total Positions
30
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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