Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
In addition to the five years of general surgery clinical training, categorical residents are expected to spend at least two years in research/academics. There is abundant opportunity for clinical as well as basic science research within the department. Alternatively, several of our residents have completed masters degrees during the two research years.
Total Program Size
29
18
11
11
11
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1076440C0
1076440P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
131
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
6
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
2
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
62
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.40
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
2
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
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)
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
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
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
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
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
104
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4400721058
Beeper or Home Call
0
8
6
8
42
Program Director
First Name
Mark
Middle Name
R
Last Name
Nehler
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Colorado Denver Sch of Med
Mail Stop C-302 Rm 5405
12631 E 17th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-104.84081 39.744033)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Claire
Middle Name
E M
Last Name
Travis
Degrees
MA, MBA
Address
Univ of Colorado Denver Sch of Med
Mail Stop C-302 Rm 5405
12631 E 17th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-104.84081 39.744033)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
94.10
% IMG
4.60
% DO
1.10
% Female
43.80
% Male
56.10
Total Physician
161
Total Non Physician
190
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
32.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 5 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,665 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 2 | $67,870 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 3 | $70,318 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 4 | $71,421 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 5 | $77,186 | 28 | 14 |
Total Positions
80
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
June Start Date
23
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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