University of Colorado (Rural Training Track) Program
Family medicine - Denver, CO | ACGME Code: 1200700624 | NRMP Code: 1076120C4
The University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency Rural Training Track offers a unique program focused on training residents in high and low-acuity settings to meet the increasing demand for comprehensive care in rural communities. They accept 2 residents per year, with the first intern class starting in 2017. Residents receive a $300 monthly housing stipend for all 36 months of training, along with benefits through the CU School of Medicine.
During PGY1, residents live in Denver and have their continuity clinic at A.F. Williams Family Medicine Clinic, with inpatient training at Denver Health, University Hospital, and Children's Hospital Colorado. In PGY2 and PGY3, residents relocate to Fort Morgan for their continuity clinic at Salud Family Health Center Fort Morgan and inpatient training at Colorado Plains Medical Center.
The program focuses on key values such as sincere interest in doctoring, inquiry, and innovation, collaboration, responsibility to enhance primary care beyond the program, and expertise in delivering primary care in rural areas.
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PGY1 Positions 2 ( 2, 2, 2 )
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Training
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Location
Denver County, Colorado
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- Cost of Living: The cost of living in Denver is above the national average, especially in terms of housing. However, salaries tend to be higher to compensate for this.
- Proximity to Larger Cities: Denver is located approximately 1.5 hours away from Colorado Springs and about 1.5 hours from Boulder, both by car. Colorado Springs is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities, while Boulder is a college town with a vibrant arts and culture scene.
Pros: Stunning natural surroundings, diverse cultural scene, outdoor recreation opportunities, relatively good job market.
Cons: Higher cost of living, traffic congestion in certain areas, occasional extreme weather conditions.
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