University of Colorado Program
Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Aurora, CO(Aurora, CO Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#39
Specialty Rank
$81,019
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#39
Radiation oncology Ranking
56th Percentile
Top 44% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4300713130
- NRMP Code:
- 1076430A0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 33
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 61.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is a four-year journey that emphasizes trainee development into an independently practicing radiation oncologist through learning all facets of oncology. We strive to expose our learners to diverse educational experiences to best support their early career development. We have graduated physician-scientists that contribute meaningful research, expert clinical physicians that provide impactful care to their communities, and educators and leaders who support the future of our field.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$81,019
PGY-1
$81,019
PGY-2
$83,747
PGY-3
$88,742
PGY-4
$92,282
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 20.3%
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:
- 4300713130
- NRMP Code:
- 1076430A0
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 33
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Tim Waxweiler
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2025 - 1/5/2026
- 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
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1076430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Darlene Macias
- Contact Email:
- DARLENE.MACIAS@cuanschutz.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 14.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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