University of Colorado Program
Aurora, COLast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
2 Years
First Year Positions
4 Positions
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2025
Avg Work Hours
60 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jason Ray Kolfenbach, MD
Univ of Colorado Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Rachael Fuhrman
Univ of Colorado
Survey Received: 6/25/2025
Program ID: 1500721036
Locations
Univ of Colorado Sch of Med
Box B115
1775 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045
University of Colorado School of Medicine
13001 E 17th Pl
Aurora, CO 80045
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
1055 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220-1722
Denver Health Medical Center
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204-4507
Children's Hospital Colorado
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
28 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
7:1
Participates In
Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
Code: 1076150F0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Requires Previous GME
Yes
Number of previous GME years required
3 year(s)
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
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/Resident Ratio
2.5:1
Program Faculty
25
Female Faculty
55%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (20)
Non-Physicians (5)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
16 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
8
Year 2 - N/A
8
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
8
Current Residents
PGY-1s4
PGY-2s4
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
JUL31
Application Due
Jul 31, 2025
AUG18
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 2025 - Nov 3, 2025
2027 - 2028
JUL31
Application Due
Jul 31, 2026
AUG17
Interview Period Starts
Aug 17, 2026 - Nov 2, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
4
Hospital Outpatient
60%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
0%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
Educational Benefits
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Debt management/financial counseling
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Resident/fellow retreats
No
Off-campus electives
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Primary care track
No
Hospitalist track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
No
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
No
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- 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 HIV
Salary Compensation
$87k-$94k
PGY-4 through PGY-6
PGY-4
$87,002
PGY-5
$90,473
PGY-6
$93,567
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Vacation Days21
Sick Days14
Maximum # of paid days
30 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
90 days
Quality of Life Information*
Aurora, CO
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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