Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Colorado Pathology Residency Training Program is a comprehensive 48-month training that encompasses clinical, surgical, autopsy, and experimental pathology designed to prepare physicians for diverse careers in both academic and private practice settings. The program offers extensive training in a variety of specialties, incorporating real-world clinical experiences with an emphasis on quality improvement and patient safety, along with significant research and teaching opportunities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The CU Pathology Residency Training Program encourages a diverse body of residents, including those with various cultural backgrounds and life experiences, indicating a welcoming stance for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). However, specific information regarding eligibility for international applicants or IMG acceptance rates is not explicitly mentioned. The program may implicitly refer to acceptance through its commitment to diversity and inclusion, which may enhance the opportunities for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program offers 48 months of training, but specific categorical resident positions were not detailed in the text; it mentions the first year involves surgical and clinical pathology followed by specialized training in various subspecialties.
Program Website
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12631 East 17th Avenue, Academic Office 1, Mailstop B216, Aurora, Colorado 80045
Program Director
Von Samedi MD, PhD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program appears to have a diverse cohort, but specific counts of current residents, including their medical school backgrounds, are not provided in the text. Further detailing of PGY-1 resident demographics would be needed for a precise understanding.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum consists of 48 months of training. The first year involves training in surgical and autopsy pathology, as well as clinical pathology. The remaining 36 months focus on surgical pathology, cytopathology, hematopathology, microbiology, transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, molecular pathology, informatics/lab management, dermatopathology, neuropathology, pediatric pathology, and forensic pathology. Didactic seminars and tutorials complement practical training, and opportunities for research are available.
Application
Application information can be found through the Residency Application Information link provided on the website. Specific details on deadlines not mentioned in the provided data.
# of Locations
Residents work at four major University-affiliated hospitals: University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Colorado, Veterans Administration Eastern Colorado Healthcare System, and Denver Health Medical Center.
Fellowship
The program offers fellowship training in various subspecialties, including blood banking/transfusion medicine, cytopathology, dermatopathology, forensic pathology, hematopathology, and pediatric pathology. Residents can pursue these fellowships after they complete their residency training and often have direct connections to renowned faculty involved in research and educational opportunities.
Resident Life
Overview
The CU Anschutz Medical Campus offers a unique pathology residency program that provides a robust training in both anatomic and clinical pathology, conducted at four major University-affiliated hospitals, ensuring exposure to a diverse and extensive range of clinical cases.
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# of Years of Program
The program typically spans 4 years.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers comprehensive training in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology, numerous teaching opportunities, and the flexibility to pursue research activities.
PGY-1 Salary
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