Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The division of nephrology at the University of Colorado is regarded as one of the top nephrology programs in the United States and is ranked #15 nationally, by the US News and World Report. We have a faculty with national and international reputations in all aspects of clinical nephrology and hypertension, medical education, and clinical, basic and translational research. We accept 5-6 fellows each year, with applicants choosing between four tracks.
Total Program Size
5
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1076148F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
42
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
28
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
60
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1480721051
Beeper or Home Call
6
4
Program Director
First Name
Jessica
Middle Name
Beth
Last Name
Kendrick
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Colorado Denver Sch of Med
Research 2 Rm 7018 C281
12700 E 19th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-104.840628 39.74516)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Katherine
Last Name
Cornish
Degrees
MPA
Address
Univ of Colorado Denver
Research 2 Rm 7018 C281
12700 E 19th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-104.840628 39.74516)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
57.00
% IMG
3.70
% DO
39.30
% Female
47.00
% Male
53.00
Total Physician
32
Total Non Physician
9
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
31.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $87,002 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $90,473 | 28 | 999 |
Total Positions
10
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/docs/librariesprovider101/gme-document-librar/gme-policies-procedures/leave-policy.pdf?sfvrsn=8dc148b9_38