University of Colorado Program
About This Program
The CU Anesthesiology program serves a diverse population with a large catchment area. Residents rotate at 4 different hospital sites, which include University Hospital, Denver Health Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Colorado and VA Medical Center and have the opportunity to care for incredibly complex patients undergoing a wide array of surgeries. Many of our residents go on to complete further subspecialty fellowship training all throughout the country. For those who enter the job market
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mario Villasenor, MD
Univ of Colorado Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Tara Boyle
Univ of Colorado Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of Colorado Sch of Med
Dept of Anesthesiology AO1-8203
12631 E 17th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
13001 E 17th Pl
Aurora, CO 80045
1055 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220-1722
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204-4507
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.