University of Colorado Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Aurora, CO(Aurora, Colorado Metropolitan Area Metro)
72
Positions
$80,373
PGY1 Salary
16.5%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400721058
- NRMP Code:
- 1076440C0; 1076440P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 72
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 62
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.4
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 92
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 63
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 34.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
In addition to the five years of general surgery clinical training, categorical residents are expected to spend at least two years in research/academics. There is abundant opportunity for clinical as well as basic science research within the department. Alternatively, several of our residents have completed masters degrees during the two research years.
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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
104 weeks
Salary Progression
$80,373
PGY-1
$82,169
PGY-2
$84,897
PGY-3
$89,892
PGY-4
$96,588
PGY-5
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
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
- 20.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400721058
- NRMP Code:
- 1076440C0; 1076440P0
- Total Positions:
- 72
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mark Richard Nehler
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/10/2026 - 1/12/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 23
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1076440C0, 1076440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Brittney Reyes
- Contact Email:
- brittney.reyes@cuanschutz.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 21
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:21PGY-2:15PGY-3:12PGY-4:12PGY-5:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 16.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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