Prospective Residents
Residency Application Information
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The CU Orthopaedic Residency Program accepts applications for PGY 1 residency positions through the ERAS application system. Four PGY 1 positions are available each year. Applications are accepted from September 1st through November 1st. Interviews are usually held in January. Interviews for the July 2012 start date were held on January 11th and 12th of 2012.
How to Apply
A completed ERAS application must include the following:
- 3 letters of recommendation (up to 4 will may be submitted)
- Personal Statement
- Copy of USMLE Step 1 scores (must have passed with a score of 200 or higher) OR COMLEX equivalent
- Copy of USMLE Step 2 scores if available OR COMLEX equivalent
- Curriculum Vitae
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical School Dean's Letter (MSPE)
- Photo for identification purposes
Applications submitted by International Medical Graduates must also include the following:
Residents in our program must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or possess the appropriate documentation to allow Resident to legally train at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine.