Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
Fellows completing the program achieve active candidate status to be eligible for the American Board of Medical Genetics & Genomics (ABMGG) examination in medical biochemical genetics. Prior to applying to the medical biochemical genetics fellowship program, the candidate must have successfully completed a medical genetics residency training program and be an active candidate for the ABMGG examination in clinical genetics.
Total Program Size
2
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)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
3
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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)
45
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
13
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
45
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
91
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
9
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1310713001
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Peter
Middle Name
Russell
Last Name
Baker
Suffix
Ii
Degrees
MD
Address
Children's Hosp Colorado
ED2 South
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-104.833498 39.741926)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Sara
Last Name
Higsley
Degrees
BS
Address
Univ of Colorado Anschutz
4110 Pediatrics Sect of Genetics
E 17th Pl
Aurora, CO 80045
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-104.834849 39.741787)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
83.30
% IMG
0.00
% DO
16.70
% Female
66.70
% Male
33.30
Total Physician
9
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
55.60
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 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $72,475 | 15 | 999 |
Total Positions
2
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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First Year Positions
2