University of Colorado Program
About This Program
The Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program began at the University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado in 1971. Children's Colorado is a freestanding children's hospital with a full affiliation with the University of Colorado School of Medicine for training pediatric residents and fellows. CHCO is a top 10 best children's hospital in the country and the Heart Institute is consistently ranked within the top 15 best programs in the US.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Carly Janine Scahill, DO, MSc
Children's Hosp Colorado
Primary Program Contact
Amanda Keith, MD
Children's Hosp Colorado
Locations
Children's Hosp Colorado
B100
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
- San Francisco Match
- 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
- Letter from a department chair
- 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 16, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 26, 2025 - Nov 3, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jun 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 5, 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-7
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.