University of Colorado

University of Colorado School of Medicine

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OphthalmologyUniversity BasedAurora, CO

Size

6 / year · 18 total

Training length

3 yr

Schedule

60 hrs / week

EMR

Epic

Applications per year

—
2022
—
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—
2026

Compensation

$82,169 (+11%)

Cost of living

$1,754/mo (+5%)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 2$82,16920Negotiable
Year 3$84,89720Negotiable
Year 4$89,89220Negotiable

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD100%
  • DO0%
  • IMG0%

Sex

  • Female39%
  • Male61%

Tracks & recognition

Academic / clinician educator

Interview Pool Demographics

Student type
This program Ophtho avg
  • US MD Graduates

    89%
    88%
  • Non-US IMG

    6%
    1%
  • US DO Graduates

    6%
    8%
  • US-IMG

    0%
    2%
Sex
This program Ophtho avg
  • Men

    56%
    55%
  • Women

    44%
    45%
  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
Race / ethnicity
This program Ophtho avg
  • White

    44%
    51%
  • Asian

    33%
    36%
  • Other

    17%
    17%
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    11%
    8%
  • Black or African American

    6%
    7%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    0%
    0%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    0%
    0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    33%
Top medical schools
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine

    22%
  • Emory University School of Medicine

    11%
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

    11%

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)60
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)24
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingNo
Application
  • Application systemSF Match
  • ACGME ID2400721035
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters3
  • Chair letterYes
  • Faculty letterYes
  • Specialty letterNo
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
  • H-1B Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeVirtual
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodNov 13, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026