University of Colorado Program
About This Program
The Medical Genetics Residency Program provides comprehensive clinical training at Children's Hospital Colorado, the only freestanding children's hospital serving Colorado and the Mountain West. Residents learn from nationally recognized faculty in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for clinical, translational, and genomic research, including in-house rapid genomic sequencing. Optional physician-scientist, medical education tracks allow for individualized career development, all whi
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Aaina Kochhar, MD
Children's Hosp Colorado
Primary Program Contact
Sara Higsley
Univ of Colorado Anschutz
Locations
Children's Hosp Colorado
Box 300
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
13001 E 17th Pl
Aurora, CO 80045
12605 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
4200 E 9th Ave
Denver, CO 80262
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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 3 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.