University of Colorado Program
About This Program
The University of Colorado Ophthalmology Residency Program provides broad clinical and surgical training across a tertiary academic medical center, Veterans Affairs hospital, safety-net county hospital, and nationally recognized children's hospital. As a major referral center for Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, residents care for patients from a large multi-state catchment area and gain exposure to diverse and complex ophthalmic conditions. The program features an integrated PGY-1 year,
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Daniel Ozzello, MD
University of Colorado
Primary Program Contact
Renee Young
Univ of Colorado Sch of Med
Locations
University of Colorado
Ophthalmology
1675 Aurora Ct.
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
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or 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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
* PGY-1 Reserved Positions for Entering Students
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
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 2 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.