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Pediatrics Residency Program

University of Colorado School of Medicine
Aurora, CO
Continued AccreditationACGME #3200721043UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

University of Colorado School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Pediatrics residency program in Aurora, CO. It has 34 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 89 residents in training. It reports 4.3% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $80,373. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
34
89 residents · 105 approved
PGY-1 salary
$80.4k
IMG percentage
4.3%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1076320C0

Accredited since 1947 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2008

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1076320C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Univ of Colorado SOM-CO”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Primary care

Primary Care

Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)

Research

Other

Other

Academic or clinician educator

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
4%
x
US MD
92%
x
DO
3%
x
Women
74%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
52
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
8
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
6.9
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
304
Support team size

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

At Children’s Hospital Colorado, we know that kids aren’t just mini adults. They’re in a chapter of life unlike any other and deserve incredibly different care to match. That’s what drives our distinct, thoughtful approach to pediatric healthcare. It’s not just about the treatments we offer, but how we offer them. Our work has earned us a spot among the best children’s hospitals in the nation, and we proudly provide exceptional care to kids and families across Colorado and the region. Our goal is to ensure that every child receives personalized care that blends deep expertise and experience with compassion and a special understanding of what kids need to heal. Our commitment to children fuels us, but our team members make our achievements possible. Without a culture that prioritizes the beauty of difference and the importance of a thriving workforce, we cannot provide the kind of care we strive for. By allowing each team member to explore their passions, find flexibility outside the office and succeed through collaboration, we continue to reach new heights in pediatric health. When you work at Children’s Colorado, you’re joining thousands of team members representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties and professional roles. Our system of care includes four pediatric hospitals, 10+ specialty care centers and 1,300+ outreach clinics. And from day one, you’ll play a critical role in making a difference for the children and families we serve. We’re proud of how far we've come in realizing our mission, but our work is far from over. Every moment of every day we are telling new tales — of kids overcoming difficult odds, of heroic team members changing lives, of everyday people finding their calling and making it into a career to be proud of. Ready to make a difference? Come write your story with us. By using a Children's Colorado-branded social media channel, you agree to our Social Media Terms of Use: https://childrenscolorado.org/LinkedInTermsUse

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
545
Tertiary care
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$291K
Research
$0
Payments
69

Top payer: MED-EL Corporation ($103K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
18,119
ED visits
119,055
Inpatient surgeries
5,276
Outpatient surgeries
18,997
Births
262
Daily census
336
Full-time staff
7,382

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Children's Hospital Colorado · Aurora, CO

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Children's Hospital Colorado

Primary
Aurora, CO545 beds

Denver Health Medical Center

Denver, CO452 beds

University of Colorado Hospital

Aurora, CO824 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,596/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~27% of pay
Take-home$4,596/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,807/mo
State tax$295/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $80,373 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 4.4% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Rental market & livability

Livability

County figures for Adams County, Colorado (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
4.4%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$91,387
+$13k vs US median
Avg Commute
30 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Jason A Espinoza, MD

Residency Program Director; Assistant Professor Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Program Director

Kathy Urban

Residency Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Morgan Mestas

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Meredith Levy

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Mrs. Lindsay Neveaux, MA

Education Manager

Coordinator

Mrs. Jennifer R Saulino, BS, C-TAGME

Education Manager

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Colorado School of Medicine located?
University of Colorado School of Medicine is located in Aurora, CO.
What type of program is University of Colorado School of Medicine?
University of Colorado School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Colorado School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Colorado School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Colorado School of Medicine?
University of Colorado School of Medicine has approximately 89 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Colorado School of Medicine?
Median rent near Aurora, CO is ~$1,807/month for a 1BR and ~$2,301/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Colorado School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 4.3% of University of Colorado School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Colorado School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — University of Colorado School of Medicine reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Colorado School of Medicine require?
University of Colorado School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Colorado School of Medicine?
University of Colorado School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $80,373. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of Colorado School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Colorado School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Colorado School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Pediatrics residency program positions as they appear.