Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency - Rural Training Track provides full-spectrum training for residents in both high and low-acuity settings, preparing them for diverse patient needs in rural communities. The program includes training experiences in Denver and Fort Morgan, emphasizing integrated healthcare services with hands-on learning opportunities. Residents enjoy a $300 monthly housing stipend, focusing on comprehensive family medicine practice.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program appears to be IMG-friendly. It mentions accepting residents from various backgrounds and does not specify nationality restrictions. The details related to visa sponsorship, ECFMG certification acceptance, and a diverse applicant pool can also indicate that the program may welcome IMG candidates.
Categorical Positions
2
Categorical Positions (detail)
2 residents per year, with details indicating that there is no mention of preliminary residents or other categorical positions.
Program Website
Address
12631 East 17th Avenue, Box F496, Aurora, CO 80045
Program Director
Dan Burke, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 2 PGY-1 residents, who will be trained in various healthcare settings, learning to address the needs of diverse populations.
PGY-1 MD
2
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
PGY1: RTT interns live in Denver with their continuity clinic at A.F. Williams Family Medicine Clinic and inpatient training at Denver Health, University Hospital, and Children’s Hospital Colorado. PGY2 & PGY3: RTT residents move to Fort Morgan with their continuity clinic at Salud Family Health Center Fort Morgan and inpatient training at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Application
The application process for the residency program is included in the 'How to Apply' section on the website. Specific deadlines and requirements are not detailed in the provided text, but interested applicants should refer to that section for application submission instructions.
# of Locations
2
Fellowship
The program offers various fellowship opportunities, although specific fellowship details are not explicitly listed in the text. The mention of training sites and areas of focus suggests that graduates may have varied fellowship options available based on their training experience in primary care and rural health.
Resident Life
Overview
Our Rural Training Track prioritizes providing residents with full-spectrum training in high and low-acuity settings to prepare physicians to meet the growing need for comprehensive care in rural communities.
On Call Schedule
The specifics of the on call schedule were not detailed in the provided text.
# of Years of Program
3
Housing
The program offers a $300/month housing stipend through all 36 months of training. Residents live in Denver for the first year and then move to Fort Morgan, where they have their continuity clinic at Salud Family Health Center.
Alumni
Details about alumni outcomes are not provided in the text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
$300/month housing stipend provided through all 36 months of training, along with excellent benefits through CU School of Medicine.
PGY-1 Salary
$300/month housing stipend provided through all 36 months of training in addition to excellent benefits through CU School of Medicine
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