University of Colorado Program

The University of Colorado Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program offers a comprehensive training experience for medical graduates specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Located on the University of Colorado Denver Campus, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) serves as the program's primary teaching hospital. The program also has training rotations at Denver Health Medical Center (DHMC) and Rose Medical Center, providing a diverse clinical experience ranging from high-risk obstetrics and gynecology to private patient care.

Key aspects of the program include:

Application Requirements and Process: - Applications are accepted exclusively through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), with a submission deadline of November 1st each year. - Eligible candidates include graduates from US medical schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and foreign medical graduates through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). - Three letters of recommendation are required: one from the Chair of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department or a senior faculty member (possibly a Standardized Letter of Evaluation), one from an Obstetrics and Gynecology faculty member at the applicant's medical school, and one additional letter from another Obstetrician Gynecologist or closely associated faculty member in another department. - The program participates in signaling for the application cycle to help identify applicants with a strong interest in their program.

Training Sites: - UCH: The region's leading tertiary care and referral center, offering a comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic program. - DHMC: Known as Colorado's primary "safety net" institution, it provides specialized care across all obstetric and gynecologic areas. - Rose Medical Center: Offers education and training in private obstetric and gynecologic patient care with extensive surgical opportunities and community physician networking.

Program Highlights: - Interns begin operating from day one under appropriate supervision, participating in vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, postpartum tubal ligations, and developing skills in hysteroscopy and laparoscopy. - The program is a Ryan Program, providing extensive training in family planning, regardless of the resident's stance on abortion care. - Residents participate in significant research activities, presenting projects at the end of their third year, and have opportunities to attend national conferences.

Benefits and Support: - A new family care subscription program is available for residents through Care@Work by Care.com, offering premium subscriptions and subsidized backup care for children and adults.

Diversity and Inclusion: - The program is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, offering an OB-GYN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Externship Scholarship Program to support medical students from underrepresented groups.

The University of Colorado Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program strives to prepare its residents for successful careers, offering a broad clinical exposure, dedicated research opportunities, and a supportive learning environment.