PsychiatryCommunity-based

HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program

Psychiatry residency program in Aurora, Colorado, sponsored by HCA HealthONE.

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About HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program

ACGME code
4000700040
Program director
Damon DeLeon
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
659
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Aurora, Colorado, sponsored by HCA HealthONE. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 659 applications and invited about 10.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
10.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White82%
  • Asian18%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%

Contact and location

Program director
Damon DeLeon
Program coordinator
Jennifer Scism
Coordinator phone
(303) 360-3562
Program phone
(303) 360-3642
Sponsoring institution
HCA HealthONE

700 Potomac Street Aurora, CO 80011 Open in Google Maps

HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program sponsor visas?

HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora 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 HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program IMG-friendly?

HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program offer?

HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program?

HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program received 659 applications and interviewed about 10.3% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program located?

HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program is located at 700 Potomac Street Aurora, CO 80011. Its sponsoring institution is HCA HealthONE.

Who is the program director of HCA HealthONE/The Medical Center of Aurora Program?

The program director is Damon DeLeon. The program coordinator, Jennifer Scism, is the usual contact for application questions.