Residency Training

Application, Eligibility, & Selection


Residency Virtual Open House

For those who weren’t able to join us on August 13, 2026, you can still watch the recording of the CU Anesthesiology Residency Virtual Open House here.


2026-2027 Applicants

The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to harnessing the transformative power of access and community. Through comprehensive, systematic, and sustainable programs in mentorship, faculty and trainee recruitment, research, and community engagement, we strive to advance excellence in healthcare, medical education, health outcomes, and the professional development of members of our community.

Each year, 21 residents are accepted into our clinical anesthesia training program. The 12 categorical positions are part of an integrated internship and include tracks in Combined Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine and Research. We also offer nine advanced, or R2, positions. Applicants must apply to intern-year programs through their separate ERAS programs.

We are excited to continue our Joint A/P program with St. Joseph Hospital – Intermountain Healthcare, offering three positions in Internal Medicine and four positions in General Surgery, for up to seven preferred intern positions. These positions are reserved for applicants who match with our program. Residents spend their PGY1 year at Saint Joseph Hospital and then begin clinical anesthesia training at the University of Colorado in July of their PGY2 year. This partnership offers the unique opportunity to remain in the Denver Metro area for all four years of residency.

On average, our program receives more than 1,600 applications each year, and we extend interview invitations to approximately 160 highly competitive applicants.

Research Track

We are pleased to offer a Resident Research Track for trainees who plan a research-focused career and might consider the T32 fellowship and/or a career as a clinician-scientist. The T32 training grants from the NIH prepare individuals for careers in research that have a significant impact on the nation's health-related research needs. The grant pays stipend, travel, research costs, and other expenses. Make sure to indicate your preference for the Research track.

CACCM Track

The Combined Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine Track is an innovative program combining residency training in Anesthesiology and fellowship training in Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine. Two fully integrated categorical positions are offered for this program each year. Make sure to indicate your preference for the CACCM track..

St. Joseph Hospital – Intermountain Healthcare Joint A/P

Visit the links below to learn more about the Internal Medicine and General Surgery Residency programs at St. Joseph Hospital – Intermountain Healthcare.

Internal Medicine Residency Program

General Surgery Residency Program 

  • Do I need to submit ERAS application(s) separately if I am interested in the Joint A/P spots?
    No, there is no need to submit a separate ERAS application. You can indicate your preference for the preferred joint internship/residency at the time you submit your rank list.
  • Can I be considered for one or both joint programs?
    Yes, you can be considered for both joint programs.
  • Can I contact Program Directors for each of these locations?
    Yes. Please see their contact information below:

    Dr. Aaron Calderon, Program Director, St. Joseph’s Hospital Internal Medicine Residency: [email protected]

    Dr. Sydne Muratore, Program Director, St. Joseph’s Hospital Surgery Residency Program: [email protected]

 

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