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University of Colorado Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Aurora, Colorado, sponsored by University of Colorado School of Medicine.

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About University of Colorado Program

ACGME code
1600721102
Program director
Christopher Roark
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
342
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Colorado Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Aurora, Colorado, sponsored by University of Colorado School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 342 applications and invited about 12.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
12.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White67%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Roark
Program coordinator
Krystin Martinez
Coordinator phone
(303) 724-2302
Program phone
(303) 724-2305
Sponsoring institution
University of Colorado School of Medicine

12631 E 17th Avenue, Box C307 Aurora, CO 80045 Open in Google Maps

University of Colorado Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Colorado Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Colorado Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Colorado Program IMG-friendly?

About 14% of residents at University of Colorado Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Colorado Program offer?

University of Colorado Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Colorado Program?

University of Colorado Program received 342 applications and interviewed about 12.9% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Colorado Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Colorado Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Colorado Program?

Applicants who sent University of Colorado Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of Colorado Program located?

University of Colorado Program is located at 12631 E 17th Avenue, Box C307 Aurora, CO 80045. Its sponsoring institution is University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Colorado Program?

The program director is Christopher Roark. The program coordinator, Krystin Martinez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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