University of Colorado
Denver, CO
Dr. Adam Rosenberg
Program Director
Kathy, Bonnie, Taylor
Program Coordinator
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Dual training experiences at “Top 10” freestanding children’s hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO), and community safety net hospital, Denver Health
7-state catchment area at CHCO with diverse urban and rural patient populations
Broad spectrum of outpatient clinical experiences, including: FQHCs, subspecialty clinics, private practice clinics, and complex care
DETAILS
118 residents including categorical, Med-Peds, Peds-Neuro, PMR, and Genetics
Among graduates, approximately 50% pursue fellowship and 50% pursue primary care, urgent care, and hospital medicine
Pediatric fellowships offered in all subspecialties
Pathways: Medical Education, Global Health, Primary Care, Research, and CU HEAL (Health Equity Advocacy and Leadership)
Research Programs: American Board of Pediatrics Research Pathways for physician scientists, Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (STARR) 1-year program funded by NHLBI
LOCATION
Denver and Aurora, CO: Over 700,000 people in Denver, nearly 400,000 in Aurora, and nearly 3 million in metro area; Denver: 54% non-Hispanic white, 30% Hispanic, (any race) 10% black, 4% Asian, 3% 2 or more races, and 2% American Indian/Alaskan Native, 1 in 8 residents born in another country, and more than 40% of children speak a language other than English at home.
At the foot of the Rocky Mountains with incredible access to year-round outdoor activities including, skiing, hiking, camping, and kayaking 300 days of sun per year!
CURRICULUM
Career Focused Education Block provides 6 months of flexible, individualized, and career-specific experiences under guidance of a faculty mentor
Academic Half Day and Longitudinal Small Group curricula protected time for dedicated clinical and non-clinical learning
Longitudinal code simulation curriculum equips residents with strong leadership skills in high acuity patient events
Combination of call and night float schedules with traditional continuity clinic afternoons throughout the year
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
Longitudinal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advocacy trainings woven throughout the three-year experience - Health Equity Rounds for residents and faculty
DEI mentorship program - Clinical and elective experiences: TRUE Center for Gender Diversity, Refugee Clinic at Denver Health, Foster Care, and Health Justice Elective
CONTACT
@coloradopediatricresidency
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