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University of Colorado Program

AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Aurora, CO(Aurora, CO Metropolitan Area Metro)
75
Positions
#61
Specialty Rank
$79,223
PGY1 Salary
4.5%
IMG %
#61
Anesthesiology Ranking
64th Percentile
Top 36% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0400721028
NRMP Code:
1076040R0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
75
Interviews:
169

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
2.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
175
0
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
45.5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The University of Colorado anesthesiology residency program: Elite clinical training in an amazing city with great people.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$79,223
PGY-1
$81,019
PGY-2
$83,747
PGY-3
$88,842
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Aurora, CO
Metropolitan Area
Aurora, CO Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
5,770,790

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
65(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$320K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$81K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,770,790
Median Age
35 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.18
Poverty Rate
25.0%
Unemployment Rate
15.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
243 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
60%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
12.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
47

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$79,223
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$121,882
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0400721028
NRMP Code:
1076040R0
Total Positions:
75
Interviews:
169
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Rachel Maureen Kacmar
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 9/24/2025
Interview Period:
10/22/2025 - 1/12/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1076040A0, 1076040C0, 1076040R0, 1076040C1, 1076040C2

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Colorado Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Colorado Hospital
Contact Person:
Tara Boyle

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:21
PGY-3:21
PGY-4:21

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
4.5%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
10.4%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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