Description

University of Utah – Department of Surgery

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Position Summary

The University of Utah General Surgery Residency Program is accepting applications for a research resident start on July 1, 2026. Applicants must have successfully completed PGY1 through PGY3 training in an ACGMEaccredited general surgery residency program and must be willing to complete PGY4 and 5 years at the University of Utah.

The University of Utah, a nationally recognized tertiary care academic medical center in the Mountain West, offers a highacuity, academically focused and supportive surgical training environment. Our residents gain exposure to a broad spectrum of operative and non-operative patient care and are well prepared for both competitive fellowships and community practice.

Requirements

Job Duration: 3 years (with annual contract, renewed based on eligibility for advancement and employment)

Salary information: GME FY26 Trainee Stipend Memo | Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine | University of Utah Health

Eligibility Requirements

     Completion of accredited PGY1, PGY2, and PGY3 surgery training.

     Good standing in current residency program.

     Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Utah

Required Application Materials

1.        Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2.        Personal Statement.

3.        Medical School Diploma and Transcript

4.        Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean’s Letter)

5.        USMLE transcript

6.        USMLE Transcript (all attempts and scores)

7.        ABSITE scores for PGY1 through PGY3

8.        ACGME Case Logs

9.        Rotation Schedule

10.  ACGME Milestones evaluations

11.  Three Letters of Recommendation (sent directly to the program by current program coordinators or letter writers at gensurg-residency@hsc.utah.edu  with subject line: Letter of recommendation-applicant name)

12.  ECFMG Certification if applicable.

Application Instructions

Submit all materials as a single PDF file. Applications submitted in multiple files will not be reviewed.

Email submissions to: gensurg-residency@hsc.utah.edu   

Subject: Research Resident Application – (Applicant name)

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled till May 31, 2026

Selected applicants will be invited for interviews with faculty leadership, the Program Director, Associate Program Directors, and residents. Interviews may be conducted virtually and/or in person.