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University of Colorado Program

DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Aurora, CO(Aurora, CO Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#61
Specialty Rank
$81,019
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#61
Dermatology Ranking
58th Percentile
Top 42% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0800721022
NRMP Code:
1076080A0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
8
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
15
00
Female Faculty:
73.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
100%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$81,019
PGY-1
$81,019
PGY-2
$83,747
PGY-3
$88,742
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
20.3%

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
$81,019
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$124,645
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0800721022
NRMP Code:
1076080A0
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Cheryl A Armstrong
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 10/31/2025
Interview Period:
1/1/2026 - 1/16/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1076080A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Contact Person:
Julie Clarke

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
16.7%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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