CommonSpirit Mountain Region/Penrose Hospital Program Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Residency
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Colorado Springs, Colorado, sponsored by CommonSpirit Mountain Region.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.