Critical Care Fellowship Application

Applicants eligible for appointment must successfully complete an ACGME-accredited specialty program and/or meet other eligibility criteria as specified by the review committee.

1. Individuals applying for the fellowship program must document completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in anesthesiology or emergency medicine or meet requirements as outlined in ACGME program requirements.
2. Fellows in our program must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or possess the appropriate documentation to allow the fellow to legally train at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
3. Applicants must have a medical license as granted by the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners (CBoME).
   

Selection from among eligible applicants is based on criteria including:

1. Ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal qualities including motivation and integrity, and the ability to function within parameters expected of a practitioner in the specialty.
2. We will review and select applicants in a manner consistent with provisions of equal opportunity and employment and will not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability or any other applicable legally protected status.

The fellowship will utilize the San Francisco Match and the Common Application Service, thus the selection process will adhere to the rules and regulations of the SF Match as below.

Application dates for July 2028 start date positions:

1. Start accepting applications: November 9, 2026
2. Must receive completed application package by: March 3, 2027
3. Interviews: January – March 2027
4. Match Exception window: Begins April 15, 2027
5. Rank List Submission – May 27, 2027
6. Results Released to Programs and Applicants: June 3rd, 2027

Application information is available on the San Francisco Match website.

The University of Colorado program does not require any additional application information beyond the Common Application Service.

The interview day schedule includes a comprehensive presentation of the program by the Program Director, an informal virtual session with current ACCM fellows with ample opportunity to ask questions, and a series of interviews with program leadership and core critical care faculty members. Candidates will receive a list of interviewers prior to the interview day. 

For any additional questions regarding the fellowship application process, please contact the Program Coordinator below:

Melanie Calderwood
Fellowship Coordinator
Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology
Phone: 303-724-1678
[email protected]

Dual Critical Care/Cardiothoracic Fellowship

Choosing to receive training in both Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine (ACCM) and Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology (ACTA) is the right decision for many applicants. These fellowships provide complementary skillsets that are ideal for candidates looking for a career in academic anesthesiology practicing both cardiothoracic anesthesiology and critical care. Visit our Dual ACCM/ACTA page to learn more.

Dual Obstetric Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship

For candidates passionate about improving high-quality care for complex obstetric patients in the peripartum and critical care settings, the University of Colorado is pleased to offer a two-year fellowship opportunity.

The fellowship consists of two, 1-year ACGME accredited fellowships in Obstetric Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. Following completion of this program, graduates will be board-eligible in Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Echocardiography through the National Board of Echocardiography, and Basic Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography Certification.

The two-year program will allow interested fellows adequate time to pursue academic and research interests, establish mentorship with leaders in Obstetric Anesthesiology and Critical Care, and participate at the forefront of improving access and care in this high-risk population.

Applicants to this track are encouraged to apply through SF Match and indicate their interest in pursuing advanced fellowship training in both subspecialities.

As applicants to a two-year program, we will follow the Match Exception process as outlined on the Society of Critical Care Medicine website.

Contact Us

For questions or additional information, please reach out to Dr. Stephanie Kierstead (OB Anesthesiology Program Director) or Dr. Sarah Alber (Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Program Director).