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University of Colorado (Rural Training Track) Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Fort Morgan, CO(Denver, CO Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#402
Specialty Rank
$73,296
PGY1 Salary
5.6%
IMG %
#402
Family Medicine Ranking
48th Percentile
Top 52% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200700624
NRMP Code:
1076120C4YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
3.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
32
0
Part-Time Physicians:
19
Female Faculty:
46.20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The University of Colorado Morgan County Rural Training Track offers the combination of training at a leading academic medical center and in a rural setting. We provide the opportunity to train in one of Colorado's most diverse communities while working at a community health center dedicated to delivering high-quality medical care to underserved patients. Our goal with this unique program is to prepare family medicine physicians to meet the needs of rural communities in Colorado and beyond.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$73,296
PGY-1
$76,446
PGY-2
$80,793
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Fort Morgan, CO
Metropolitan Area
Denver, CO Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
5,770,790

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
91(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$288K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$44K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,770,790
Median Age
41 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.68
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
15.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
243 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
66%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
12.84
Gas (per gallon)
$3.96
Gym Membership
48

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$73,296
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$80,545
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200700624
NRMP Code:
1076120C4YOG
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Daniel J Burke
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
6/6/2025 - 10/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/29/2025 - 1/9/2026
Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
No
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
189

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 23

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1076120C4

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
St Elizabeth Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
St Elizabeth Hospital
Contact Person:
Brenda Cabrera

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
5.6%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
5th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
11.1%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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