University of Colorado Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Aurora, CO(Aurora, CO Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#21
Specialty Rank
$82,169
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#21
Ophthalmology Ranking
84th Percentile
Top 16% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2400721035
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 65
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 52.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$82,169
PGY-1
$82,169
PGY-2
$84,897
PGY-3
$89,892
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 20.0%
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2400721035
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Monica K Ertel
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2025 - 9/12/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/13/2026 - 12/4/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- 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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Renee Young
- Contact Email:
- ophthalmology.residency@cuanschutz.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-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)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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