OphthalmologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Colorado Program

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

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About University of Colorado Program

ACGME code
2400721035
Program director
Daniel Ozzello
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Colorado Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Aurora, Colorado, sponsored by University of Colorado School of Medicine.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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.

  • 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%
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 graduates6%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White44%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other17%

Contact and location

Program director
Daniel Ozzello
Program coordinator
Renee Young
Coordinator phone
(270) 848-5029
Program phone
(720) 848-2020
Sponsoring institution
University of Colorado School of Medicine

1675 Aurora Court, Mailstop F731 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 6% of residents at University of Colorado Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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. University of Colorado Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

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 1675 Aurora Court, Mailstop F731 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 Daniel Ozzello. The program coordinator, Renee Young, is the usual contact for application questions.

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