University of Utah Health
The University of Utah Health Dermatology residency in Salt Lake City, UT is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Three-year clinical dermatology residency with 12 approved resident positions, in a department of over 56 faculty (five Mohs surgeons, six dermatopathologists, three pediatric dermatologists). Sites include University Hospital (with a Rapid Access Derm Clinic), Huntsman Cancer Institute, Primary Children's, Intermountain Medical Center, the VA, the large Midvalley clinic, Maliheh Free Clinic, Fourth Street (homeless) Clinic and a prison telemedicine clinic. Over 125,000 patient visits and about 700 inpatient consults a year. Resident research is funded by an alumni-supported fund, typically over $30,000 a year.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Resident research is funded by an alumni-supported mechanism (typically over $30,000 a year in total) and residents are expected to choose and publish a project; bring a research idea and ask about mentors.
- Wide referral base: the main quaternary center for Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada and Idaho, with about 700 inpatient consults a year and a Rapid Access Derm Clinic for urgent same-day referrals.
- Subspecialty depth: five Mohs sites (about 4,000 cases a year), over 48,000 dermpath specimens, and Huntsman Cancer Institute, the region's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
- Underserved care is built in: Maliheh Free Clinic, Fourth Street Clinic for homeless patients and prison telemedicine; good fit if you value community service.
- Pediatric exposure at Primary Children's includes a vascular anomalies clinic and combined pediatric rheumatology/dermatology clinic.
- Program describes flexibility to accommodate research interests within the 3-year clinical curriculum and an annual resident wellness retreat; ask how research time is arranged.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $74,663.00University of Utah GME-approved 2026–2027 housestaff stipend schedule published by Neurology. Separate education, parking, and benefit payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $77,418.00University of Utah GME-approved 2026–2027 housestaff stipend schedule published by Neurology. Separate education, parking, and benefit payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $80,331.00University of Utah GME-approved 2026–2027 housestaff stipend schedule published by Neurology. Separate education, parking, and benefit payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $83,912.00University of Utah GME-approved 2026–2027 housestaff stipend schedule published by Neurology. Separate education, parking, and benefit payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $86,920.00University of Utah GME-approved 2026–2027 housestaff stipend schedule published by Neurology. Separate education, parking, and benefit payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $91,863.00University of Utah GME-approved 2026–2027 housestaff stipend schedule published by Neurology. Separate education, parking, and benefit payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $94,407.00University of Utah GME-approved 2026–2027 housestaff stipend schedule published by Neurology. Separate education, parking, and benefit payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $99,790.00University of Utah GME-approved 2026–2027 housestaff stipend schedule published by Neurology. Separate education, parking, and benefit payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Program page (verified, 2026-10-27): Found on the institution website; the page names the institution and this specialty. Source 1
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-11): University of Utah GME-approved 2026–2027 housestaff stipend schedule published by Neurology. Separate education, parking, and benefit payments excluded. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Anna Williams
- Phone
- 801-581-6465
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Dermatology residency training
Dermatology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year.
Many dermatology programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of Utah Health Dermatology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Utah Health Dermatology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Utah Health Dermatology residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of Utah Health Dermatology residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.