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University of Colorado Program

Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Aurora, CO(Aurora, CO Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#29
Specialty Rank
$81,373
PGY1 Salary
5.7%
IMG %
#29
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
86th Percentile
Top 14% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200721038
NRMP Code:
1076420A0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
10

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.9
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
4.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
166
Non-Physician Staff:
12
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
37.8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Beeper/home call occurs only when on IR rotations. AIRP tuition paid by the department. Travel and expense reimbursement provided from resident's designated Educational Fund for presentation of qualified research or educational exhibits at approved conferences and major meetings.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$81,373
PGY-1
$81,373
PGY-2
$83,897
PGY-3
$88,892
PGY-4
$92,432
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

City & State
Aurora, CO
Metropolitan Area
Aurora, CO Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
5,770,790

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
20.2%

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

Nominal Salary
$81,373
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$125,189
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200721038
NRMP Code:
1076420A0
Total Positions:
10
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
David Gimarc
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/16/2024 - 1/31/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
1076420A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Colorado Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Colorado Hospital
Contact Person:
Jean Tilley

Program Size by Year

0

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
5.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
1st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
5.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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