NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Colorado Program

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

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About University of Colorado Program

ACGME code
1800721019
Program director
Elizabeth Matthews
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
684
Latest cycle
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Colorado Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Aurora, Colorado, sponsored by University of Colorado School of Medicine. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 684 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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 minimum score
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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
9
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates89%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White64%
  • Asian28%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Elizabeth Matthews
Program coordinator
Hannah Daniels
Coordinator phone
(303) 724-6533
Program phone
(413) 478-6075
Sponsoring institution
University of Colorado School of Medicine

Department of Neurology MS B182 12700 E. 19th Ave. 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 and H-1B 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 9% of residents at University of Colorado Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of Colorado Program offer?

University of Colorado Program offers 9 first-year Neurology positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

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 minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 Department of Neurology MS B182 12700 E. 19th Ave. 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 Elizabeth Matthews. The program coordinator, Hannah Daniels, is the usual contact for application questions.

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