University of Colorado Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Aurora, CO(Aurora, CO Metropolitan Area Metro)
102
Positions
#6
Specialty Rank
$80,373
PGY1 Salary
4.3%
IMG %
#6
Pediatrics Ranking
98th Percentile
Top 2% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3200721043
- NRMP Code:
- 1076320C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 102
- Interviews:
- 340
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 52
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 6.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 707
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 304
- Female Faculty:
- 64.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Career focused individualized education with subspecialty, primary care and hospitalist focuses. Pathways in global health, primary care, medical education and urban health care. Didactics presented in academic half-days approach. Simulation opportunities to enhance emergency skills and interprofessional teamwork. Training at both a regional Children's Hospital and the safety net hospital serving Denver. Program focus on resident wellness, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$80,373
PGY-1
$82,169
PGY-2
$84,897
PGY-3
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
- 5,770,790
- 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:
- 3200721043
- NRMP Code:
- 1076320C0
- Total Positions:
- 102
- Interviews:
- 340
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Adam Arthur Rosenberg
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/22/2026 - 12/17/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1076320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Hospital Colorado
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Hospital Colorado
- Contact Person:
- Taylor Haug
- Contact Email:
- pedrespro@childrenscolorado.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 34
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:34PGY-2:34PGY-3:34
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
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 4.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 3.3%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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