CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Colorado Springs, Colorado, sponsored by CommonSpirit Mountain Region.

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About CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program

ACGME code
3000712048
Program director
Ryan Okal
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
346
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program is a community-based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Colorado Springs, Colorado, sponsored by CommonSpirit Mountain Region. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 346 applications and invited about 9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates88%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Ryan Okal
Program coordinator
Catherine Larson
Coordinator phone
(719) 776-6040
Sponsoring institution
CommonSpirit Mountain Region

Penrose-St. Francis Health System 2222 North Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Open in Google Maps

CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program sponsor visas?

CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program offer?

CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program?

CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program received 346 applications and interviewed about 9% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Where is CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program located?

CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program is located at Penrose-St. Francis Health System 2222 North Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Its sponsoring institution is CommonSpirit Mountain Region.

Who is the program director of CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program?

The program director is Ryan Okal. The program coordinator, Catherine Larson, is the usual contact for application questions.