Application Process

Dear Future Colleague:

The University of Colorado residency is a seven-year program that includes the PGY-1 ("intern") year. For the 2025-26 cycle, we will have three positions available through "the Match." We participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), and request that all candidates complete their application through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). Applications are due by October 15. We strongly recommend that you complete your application before this date. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so feel free to submit as early as possible. Our interview spots fill quickly.

These are exciting times for Colorado Neurosurgery, and we look forward to sharing with you our vision for neurosurgery residency in the 21st Century.

Our interview format this year is as follows:
Thursday evening: TED-talk style presentations from our new Chairman, Dr. Peter Fecci, notable department programs, and the Dean of the CU School of Medicine, Dr. John Sampson, a long-time leader in neurosurgery. This event is followed by an evening out and about in Denver with our residents.
Friday Morning: Interviews with our faculty will follow a program overview by our Program Director, Dr. Roark.
Friday Afternoon: Campus tours with the residents and free time to explore Denver.
Friday Evening: Wine tasting at the home of our Chairman, Dr. Fecci, followed by an all-department dinner with applicants, residents, and clinical faculty.

New this year, the department will provide each applicant with a paid room at the Benson, a boutique hotel located near campus, on Thursday and Friday evenings.

Finally, you wake up on a Saturday morning in Colorado with an entire weekend at your disposal, equipped with resident recommendations on favorite mountain towns or Denver activities to explore...the adventure awaits.

https://www.keystoneresort.com/
https://www.vail.com/
https://www.breckenridge.com/
https://www.coppercolorado.com/
https://www.winterparkresort.com/
https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm
https://gardenofgods.com/

Please do not hesitate to contact us directly at any stage of the application and matching process if we can answer any of your questions.

Sincerely,
Christopher Roark, MD
Associate Professor & Director of Neurosurgery Residency Program
Department of Neurosurgery