25-26 Sample Training Contract
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Stipends and Benefits
Stipends
Given the cost of living in Denver, the salaries for University of Colorado residents and fellows are competitive with other major cities across the United States. On an annual basis, the Graduate Medical Education (GME) office adjusts pay rates for all residents and fellows at the University of Colorado to ensure they are paid a competitive salary for the region and housing market we live in.
| Program Year | 2026/27 Annual Stipend |
| 1 | $80,024.83 PGY1 residents receive a $3000 advance on the stipend. The remaining stipend is then disbursed in 12 monthly payments. |
| 2 | $83,044.97 |
| 3 | $85,840.97 |
| Chief - Medicine | $102,995.34 |
Benefits
University of Colorado residents are provided with excellent benefits. The benefits package for individuals, and especially families, are extremely generous when compared with most employer-based plans. The different plans for health, dental, and vision insurance offered to our residents are shared below. For more information regarding other portions of the GME resident benefits package, we recommend you peruse the GME Benefits Webpage.
Health
25-26 Medical Plans
Dental
25-26 Dental Plans
Vision
25-26 Vision Plans
Retirement
25-26 Voluntary Retirement Plans