University of Colorado Program
About This Program
The University of Colorado Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship program is an ACGME accredited program. The primary goal; of the program is to create an educational experience that will lead to the development of well-rounded and competent surgeons that are capable of managing all aspects of a pediatric orthopedic surgery practice. Our Orthopedic Institute is well developed and designed to optimize education and patient care.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mark Alan Erickson, MD, BH, BS
Children's Hosp Colorado
Primary Program Contact
Caryl Griffith-Abratique
Children's Hosp Colorado
Locations
Children's Hosp Colorado
B060
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
13001 E 17th Pl
Aurora, CO 80045
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Feb 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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
Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 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.