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University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program

Family MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Denver, CO(Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO MSA Metro)
33
Positions
#21
Specialty Rank
$79,223
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#21
Family Medicine Ranking
97th Percentile
Top 3% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200721619
NRMP Code:
1076120C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
126

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
4 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
23
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
7
Female Faculty:
75%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

CUFMR offers cutting-edge training embedded in two innovative systems: U. of Colorado Hospital and Denver Health Medical Center. Residents are part of a dynamic community at the forefront of defining the future of family medicine with an emphasis on advanced primary care redesign and care of the underserved. Through sponsorship by the U. of Colorado Department of Family Medicine, the residents have tremendous opportunities for developing leadership skills and pursuing scholarly activities.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$79,223
PGY-1
$81,019
PGY-2
$83,747
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Denver, CO
Metropolitan Area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO MSA
Geographic Region
Mountain
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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

Population
446K
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:
1200721619
NRMP Code:
1076120C0
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
126
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Corey Lyon
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 11/7/2026
Interview Period:
10/12/2026 - 12/31/2026
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:
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:
1076120C3, 1076120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Colorado Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Colorado Hospital
Contact Person:
Chloe Finke

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
11
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:11
PGY-2:11
PGY-3:11

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
3.3%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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