University of Colorado
The University of Colorado Surgery residency in Aurora, CO is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
The general surgical residency training program is approved for 80 resident positions. The interns will work alongside 3 urology categorical residents and 2 plastic surgery integrated residents. They will also work alongside 1 Vascular Surgery integrated resident.
Summarized from the program’s official website, checked October 5, 2026. Confirm details with the program.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $80024.83University of Colorado GME annual base stipend; additional technology, recruitment, orientation, and incentive payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $83044.97University of Colorado GME annual base stipend; additional technology, recruitment, orientation, and incentive payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $85840.97University of Colorado GME annual base stipend; additional technology, recruitment, orientation, and incentive payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $90960.59University of Colorado GME annual base stipend; additional technology, recruitment, orientation, and incentive payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $94589.52University of Colorado GME annual base stipend; additional technology, recruitment, orientation, and incentive payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $97824.22University of Colorado GME annual base stipend; additional technology, recruitment, orientation, and incentive payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $102995.34University of Colorado GME annual base stipend; additional technology, recruitment, orientation, and incentive payments excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- pgy_salaries (verified, 2026-10-11): Official institution-wide resident compensation schedule for 2026–2027. University of Colorado GME annual base stipend; additional technology, recruitment, orientation, and incentive payments excluded. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Mark R. Nehler, MD
- Program coordinator
- MHA Education
- Associate Program Director
- Teresa Shyr Jones, MD, MS
- Associate Program Director
- Alexander P. Morton, MD, FACS
- Associate Program Director
- William Aaron Marshall, MD, FACS
- Assistant Program Director
- Daniel Valentino MD, FACS
- Phone
- 303-724-7031
Contact details checked October 5, 2026.
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.