Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The University of Colorado Sports Medicine Fellowship offers four robust training tracks: Primary Care, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Fellows gain experience in the outpatient clinic setting and in outreach as a team physician with opportunities in youth, high school, collegiate, professional & Olympic sports. Our fellows attend and present at the AMSSM & ACSM Annual Conferences.
Total Program Size
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1076127F0
1076127F1
1076127F2
1076127F3
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
47
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
20
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
999
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
90
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Other
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1270731055
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
John
Middle Name
Paul
Last Name
Spittler
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Colorado Denver Sch of Med
MS F496
12631 E 17th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-104.84081 39.744033)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Laurie
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Lemmel
Address
Univ of Colorado Denver Sch of Med
Mail Stop F496 AO1 Building
12631 E 17th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045-2527
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-104.84081 39.744033)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
72.20
% IMG
0.00
% DO
27.80
% Female
19.40
% Male
80.60
Total Physician
18
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
38.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
4.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $92,282 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $88,742 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $92,282 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 6 | |||
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| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
4
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/docs/librariesprovider101/gme-document-librar/gme-policies-procedures/leave-policy.pdf?sfvrsn=8dc148b9_38
First Year Positions
4
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On