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 PGY4 Categorical General Surgery Resident to begin on July 1, 2026. (due to approved research year for a current resident). Applicants must have successfully completed PGY1 through PGY3 training in an ACGMEaccredited general surgery residency program. 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 Type: Full Time
Job Duration: 2 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:
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal Statement.
Medical School Diploma and Transcript
Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean’s Letter)
USMLE transcript
USMLE Transcript (all attempts and scores)
ABSITE scores for PGY1 through PGY3
ACGME Case Logs
Rotation Schedule
ACGME Milestones evaluations
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)
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: PGY4 Categorical 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.