Residents at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center receive the following benefits:
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Vacation |
21 paid calendar days each year Five days educational leave during PGY2 and PGY3 |
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Professional Liability |
Coverage provided by University of Colorado |
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Medical Care |
Insurance provided by the University of Colorado for residents and dependents includes:
Comprehensive Health Insurance Dental Insurance Group Disability Insurance (house officer only) Life Insurance ($50,000) (house officer only) Optional vision plan Optional flex benefits spending account Optional Tax deferred annuity
Specific insurance plan information can be found by following the "Residents and Fellows" link at www.uchsc.edu/gme. |
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Stipends |
$45,487 - 1st year $48,012 - 2nd year $50,695 - 3rd year
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Housestaff Educational Funds
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Can be used for books, software, and travel expenses or registrations. The total amount available to the residency will be determined by Graduate Medical Education and the allocation determined by the program director.

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