APPLICATION INFORMATION
We are delighted that you are considering the Pediatrics Residency as one of your potential training programs. The University of Utah and Primary Children's Hospital is an incredible place to train and Salt Lake City and the entire state of Utah provides a landscape unlike any other in the nation.
Please see below for our specific requirements depending on your degree, medical education location, and the specific program(s) you are applying to. If you have questions please contact our Pediatric Education Enterprise Office.
We look forward to potentially meeting you and best of luck to all on your interview trail!
Pediatric Residency Interviews will be conducted as follows:
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Interview Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
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Interview Window: October 29th, 2024-January 17th, 2025
The University of Utah School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Morning Session
- 8:00 AM Morning Conference
- 8:45 AM Welcome and Program Overview with Chief Residents & Program Director
- 10:00 AM Interview with Program Director
- 10:15 AM Interview with Resident
- 10:30 AM Faculty Interview #1
- 11:00 AM Faculty Interview #2
- 11:30 AM Wrap-Up with Program Director
- 12:00 PM Noon Conference
- 6:30 PM Happy Hour with Current Residents
Afternoon Session
- 8:00 AM Morning Conference
- 8:45 AM Welcome and Program Overview with Chief Residents & Program Director
- 12:00 PM Noon Conference
- 1:15 PM Interview with Program Director
- 1:30 PM Interview with Resident
- 1:45 PM Faculty Interview #1
- 2:15 PM Break
- 2:45 PM Faculty Interview #2
- 3:15 PM Wrap-Up with Program Director
- 6:30 PM Happy Hour with Current Residents
U.S. GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS - M.D.
- Applications for all applicants will only be accepted through ERAS.
- A minimum of two letters of recommendation and a maximum of four may be submitted through ERAS. Our program does not require a Chairman's letter.
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES
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The following outlines our requirements for International Medical Graduates:
- Applications for all applicants will only be accepted through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
- Valid ECFMG certificate with Clinical Skills Assessment certification.
- A minimum of two letters of recommendation and a maximum of four may be submitted through ERAS.
- Our program does not require a Chairman's letter.
- Green card, J-1 Visa (ECFMG-sponsored), or documentation of U.S. citizenship.
- The University of Utah ONLY accepts J-1 visas with; No Exceptions.
- Medical School graduation date preferred within the last 5 years.
- All applications receive a holistic review by our review committee, and selected applicants are invited for an interview. All interns (PGY-1) are selected through the National Resident Match Program.
- We welcome your application based on the above criteria.
Pediatrics + Combined Program Applicants
- Applying to BOTH Pediatrics AND Pediatric Genetics, Child Neurology, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, or Triple Board?
- Submit your application to BOTH Programs in ERAS (see below for a list of all NRMP IDs).
- If you want to be considered and ranked for both the combined program AND the Categorical Pediatrics program, please submit your application to both programs in ERAS.
- All Residency Program ERAS IDs:
- PEDIATRICS - 1732320C0
- CHILD NEUROLOGY - 1732185C0
- PEDIATRIC GENETICS - 1732765C0
- MEDPEDS - 1732700CO
- TRIPLE BOARD - 1732730C0
Combined Program Applicants
- Applying to ONLY Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, Triple Board, Child Neurology, or Pediatric-Genetics?
- Submit your application to only the combined programs in ERAS (see below).
- If you want to be considered and ranked for ONLY the combined program, please submit your application to that program only. If extended an interview, you will automatically be interviewed by both Program Directors.
- Combined Program ERAS IDs:
- CHILD NEUROLOGY - 1732185C0
- PEDIATRIC GENETICS - 1732765C0
- MEDPEDS - 1732700CO
- TRIPLE BOARD - 1732730C0
POST-INTERVIEW COMMUNICATION
We have adopted the recommendations of both the AAMC and Academic Alliance of Internal Medicine including the following regarding In-Person Visits: Without further evaluation of safeguards to maintain equity for applicants, AAIM recommends against in-person visits as part of the interview process, including in-person interviews, open houses, or program-sponsored second looks. Of note, applicants retain the option to visit cities, communities, and institutions on their own.
The interview day is designed to provide you with a clear picture of our training program and includes multiple opportunities to ask questions of our residents, program leadership, and faculty. In the spirit of fairness to all applicants, second look visits will not impact an applicant’s ranking. On interview day, applicants will be provided contact information for program representatives for questions that arise after the interview.
As a commitment to upholding the standards outlined in the NRMP Code of Conduct, our program follows the recommended guidelines on limited post-interview communication. We want to personally emphasize our dedication to creating a transparent, equitable, and stress-free experience for you as our applicants.
In line with these principles, we believe that steering clear of additional thank-you notes or emails post-interview is the way to go. We genuinely trust that the interview day is a significant opportunity for both our team to connect with you and for you to gain in-depth insights into our program.
Your understanding and cooperation mean a lot as we work together to make our selection process as smooth and meaningful as possible. Thank you for your interest in our program – we look forward to the journey ahead together
Contact Us
Program Director
Bruce Herman, MD
Program Manager
Ashley Boyington
Program Coordinator
Tasha Falero
PEDIATRIC EDUCATION OFFICE
Phone:
Email: ped.education@hsc.utah.edu