Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Colorado Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Aurora, Colorado, sponsored by University of Colorado School of Medicine.

ACGME code
3000721055
Program director
Lindsey Westbrook
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About University of Colorado Program

Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
556
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
36%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$80,025
Per year

University of Colorado Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Aurora, Colorado, sponsored by University of Colorado School of Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 556 applications and invited about 14.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 36% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $80,025 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 20 vacation days. Residents work about 50 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
  • 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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
7
Positions filled
7
Applications received
556
Interview rate
14.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates48%
  • US DO graduates16%
  • US IMGs32%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White64%
  • Asian20%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-17$80,0252010
PGY-26$83,0452010
PGY-36$85,8412010
PGY-46$90,9612010
PGY-5$94,5902010
Hours per week (PGY-1)
50
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
6
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training67%
  • Other33%

Contact and location

Program director
Lindsey Westbrook
Program coordinator
Patricia Braund
Coordinator phone
(303) 724-3483
Program phone
(720) 848-1685
Sponsoring institution
University of Colorado School of Medicine

12631 E 17th Ave Mail Stop B216 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 36% of residents at University of Colorado Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Colorado Program offer?

University of Colorado Program offers 7 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Colorado Program?

University of Colorado Program received 556 applications and interviewed about 14.7% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 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.

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 8%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at University of Colorado Program?

First-year residents at University of Colorado Program earn $80,025 a year and receive 20 vacation days. First-year residents work about 50 hours a week.

Where is University of Colorado Program located?

University of Colorado Program is located at 12631 E 17th Ave Mail Stop B216 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 Lindsey Westbrook. The program coordinator, Patricia Braund, is the usual contact for application questions.

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