Roles and Responsibilities of the Fellow

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Clinical Responsibilities:

The corneal fellow will rotate to UCH, DHMC, Children’s Hospital of Colorado, the U.S. Air Force base, and the VAMC. The corneal fellow will be expected to perform the majority of transplants at the VAMC and DHMC. In addition, he/she will be expected to perform primary surgery and assist Drs. Taravella and Davidson in performing corneal transplantation at UCH. The fellow will be expected to staff corneal clinics for each hospital and supervise residents in clinical care and cataract surgery. It is anticipated that the fellow will perform between 80 to 90 corneal transplants during the year, of which 40 to 50 will be PKP and 40 to 50 will be partial thickness DMEK/DSAEK/DALK and will be exposed to a full range of corneal pathology during the training. The fellow will perform all corneal transplants under direct faculty supervision. During rotations at the above hospitals, the fellow will have the opportunity to recruit and perform laser vision correction under Dr. Taravella's direct supervision and perform refractive surgery at the U.S. Air Force base. The number of procedures that the fellow will perform is anticipated to be over 200, including LASIK/PRK/SMILE and ICL surgery. The fellow will be responsible for all pre-and post-operative care of his/her refractive patients with Drs. Taravella, Davidson, or other appropriate faculty members are available for consultation and supervision. The fellow's abilities are anticipated to progress and improve with experience. The fellow will complete approximately 250 to 300 cataract surgeries, including femtosecond-assisted cataract surgery. Overall, the fellow will have the opportunity to certify in LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL, and femtosecond cataract surgery.

Core skills that the fellow is anticipated to learn include:

• Pre-procedure evaluation of corneal transplant and refractive surgery patients
• Performance of corneal transplantation and laser vision correction
• Post-procedure care for these procedures
• Supervision and teaching residents while performing cataract surgery
• Management of routine and complex cornea external disease problems (see below) 

Educational Responsibilities:

The cornea fellow will attend all educational conferences offered by the Department of Ophthalmology, including, but not limited to, Grand Rounds, Case Conferences, Department-sponsored symposia, and Basic and Clinical Science Course lectures. It is anticipated that the cornea fellow will teach portions of the cornea/external disease Basic Science Course. The fellow will attend all journal clubs featuring cornea, external disease, or refractive surgery articles.

Educational Goals
The program will include teaching in at least the following subject areas:

• Viral infections such as:
  • Herpes keratitis
  • Herpes zoster keratitis
  • Adenovirus

• Bacterial infections such as:
  • Corneal ulcers
    
  • Acute and chronic conjunctivitis

• Unusual infections such as:
  • Fungal keratitis
  • Chlamydial infections
  • Acanthamoeba keratitis

• Immune-mediated disease such as:
  • Ocular cicatricial pemphygoid
  • Allergic conjunctivitis
  • Vernal conjunctivitis
  • Corneal transplant rejection
  • Steven-johnson syndrome
  • Corneal complications of collagen-vascular disease
  • Cogan syndrome
  • Interstitial keratitis
  • Scleritis / episcleritis

• Dermatological problems such as:
  • Rosacea
  • Steven-johnson syndrome

• Unusual problems such as:
  • Thygeson's punctate keratitis
  • Mooren's ulcer

• Congenital anomalies of the anterior segment

• Expertise in the following procedures:
  • Pterygium with conjunctival autograft (supervised)
  • Corneal biopsy (supervised)
  • Surgical treatment of conjunctival tumors
  • Lamellar keratopathy (supervised)
  • Lid Biopsy for suspected tumors
    
    

Research Responsibilities: 

The cornea fellow is anticipated to complete a project of publishable quality relating to clinical or basic aspects of cornea, external disease, or refractive surgery during the 12-month training period. A presentation on the annual resident, fellow, and alumni research day is required.

Fellow Evaluation:

Doctors Davidson and Taravella will have the overall responsibility for evaluating the fellow, although all faculty members will have the opportunity to comment on the fellow's performance during his/her one-year training period. Cognitive and procedural competence will be assessed in an ongoing fashion by all faculty members involved in the fellow's written and verbal feedback will be provided quarterly. 

Application Information

To be considered for our fellowship programs, applicants must be able to be fully licensed in the state of Colorado by the start of the fellowship. The website of the Colorado Medical Board has detailed information about licensing requirements for the state of Colorado. Successful completion of all three steps of the USMLE by the application deadline is required. If accepted, candidates must also pass a criminal background investigation (criteria specified in University background investigation policies). 

The specific requirements for international medical graduates include but are not limited to graduation from a medical school approved by the Colorado Medical Board, 36 months of clinically-based postgraduate training in the United States or Canada, and one of the following: FLEX Exam (must also have passed the ECFMG exam), state written exam, or USMLE. 

The CU School of Medicine recognizes that fellows enrolled in its programs are trainees, not employees. As such, all applicants also must be able to meet conditions of the institutional training agreement. Specifically, fellows in our program must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or possess the appropriate documentation to allow the resident to legally train at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. 

If, after reviewing these websites and requirements, you feel you qualify for our fellowship, please submit an application through the San Francisco Matching Program. We ask that you also submit a copy of your USMLE score report and a brief CV via email to Laurie McCloskey by the application deadline.

Please visit our program at www.sfmatch.org for information about our application deadlines and interview dates.
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For more information, please contact Laurie McCloskey​

Roles and Responsibilities of the Fellow

Clinical Responsibilities:

The glaucoma fellow will participate in tertiary care clinics with all glaucoma faculty at the CU Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center Eye Center. In addition, the fellow will be responsible for staffing his/her glaucoma clinics weekly at the Eye Center. In the clinic, the fellow will routinely use one of several diagnostic imaging technologies available and become fluent in the indications for use and interpretation of each modality. A list of currently available entities includes: 

• Humphrey (HFA3) and Goldman Visual Fields
• Spectral-Domain OCT 
• B-scan ultrasonography
• Ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM)
• Other experimental/novel devices

A large number of laser procedures will be routinely performed including:

• Laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI)
• Laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
• Laser suture lysis
• Laser bleb revision

The fellow will be active in the surgical care of patients and will act as primary surgeon on numerous traditional and novel surgical procedures including:

• Trabeculectomy and EX-PRESS filtration device
• Glaucoma drainage devices (Ahmed, Baerveldt, Clearpath)
• Microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures including iStent Trabecular Bypass Device, Hydrus Microstent, Kahook Dual Blade, OMNI, Streamline, ABiC with iTrack and various combination procedures
• XEN gel stent
• Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT)
• Pediatric goniotomy and trabeculotomy
• Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP)
• Trans-scleral cyclophotocoagulation (micropulse and CPC)
• Clear corneal phacoemulsification (including complex, traumatic, pediatric and pseudoexfoliation cataracts)
• LenSx Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
• Novel technology to assist with phacoemulsification (Zepto, MiLoop)

The bulk of pediatric glaucoma patients will be seen on Dr. Seibold and Ertel’s service with surgeries performed at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Due to frequent ocular comorbidities, these complex pediatric cases will often be treated in concert with the pediatric, cornea, and retina services to provide the most appropriate and comprehensive treatment plan. Pediatric glaucoma patients may also be seen as necessary at the CHC eye clinic.  

Call: At-home general ophthalmology call will be split between department faculty and fellows. The glaucoma fellow can expect to take approximately 4-6 weeks of call per academic year, serving as the attending for residents on call.

Educational Responsibilities:

The glaucoma fellow will attend all educational conferences offered by the Department of Ophthalmology, including but not limited to: 

• Grand rounds 
• Clinical case conferences
• Glaucoma clinical conferences 
• Department sponsored symposium 
• Basic and clinical science course lectures
• Glaucoma-related journal clubs

Research Responsibilities: 

The glaucoma fellow is expected to complete one or more research projects during their training. They will also participate in ongoing clinical trials involving medical therapies, surgical interventions, glaucoma imaging, etc. The fellow is encouraged to present their research at academic meetings such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), and American Glaucoma Society (AGS), as well as other subspecialty glaucoma meetings. Presentation at the University of Colorado Annual Resident, Fellow, and Alumni Research Day in July is required. The fellow is anticipated to publish one or more papers during his/her fellowship. 

Fellow Evaluation:

The full-time glaucoma faculty will have overall responsibility for evaluating the fellow. All faculty members involved in the fellows' training will assess cognitive and procedural competence on an ongoing basis. Quarterly written and verbal feedback will be provided. The fellow will maintain a surgical log, as well as a log of research activity and conferences/lectures given or attended.

Application Information

To be considered for our fellowship programs, applicants must be able to be fully licensed in the state of Colorado by the start of the fellowship. The website of the Colorado Medical Board has detailed information about licensing requirements for the state of Colorado. Successful completion of all three steps of the USMLE by the application deadline is required. If accepted, candidates must also pass a criminal background investigation (criteria specified in University background investigation policies). 

The specific requirements for international medical graduates include but are not limited to, graduation from a medical school approved by the Colorado Medical Board, 36 months of clinically-based postgraduate training in the United States or Canada, and one of the following: FLEX Exam (must also have passed the ECFMG exam), state written exam, or USMLE. 

The CU School of Medicine recognizes that fellows enrolled in its programs are trainees, not employees. As such, all applicants also must be able to meet conditions of the institutional training agreement. Specifically, fellows in our program must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or possess the appropriate documentation to allow the resident to legally train at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. 

If, after reviewing these websites and requirements, you feel you qualify for our fellowship, please submit an application through the San Francisco Matching Program. We ask that you also submit the following supplemental materials via email to Laurie McCloskey by the application deadline: Complete CV and a copy of your USMLE scores.

Please visit our program at www.sfmatch.org for information about our application deadlines and interview dates.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be eligible for full University of Colorado Hospital credentialing.
• Meet requirements to obtain a Colorado medical license prior to the start of the fellowship.
• Complete a residency in neurology or ophthalmology prior to the start of fellowship.
• Be board-certified or board-eligible in neurology and/or ophthalmology.

Application Information

Role and Responsibilities of the Fellow

Clinical Responsibilities: 

Core skills that the fellow is anticipated to learn include:

• Diagnosis and treatment of adult orbital diseases and tumors
  

• Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric orbital diseases and tumors
  

• Management of facial and orbital trauma

• Techniques in facial cosmetic surgery

• Multi-disciplinary approach to patients with complex orbital, facial, and neurologic conditions 

Educational Responsibilities: 

The ASOPRS fellow will attend all educational conferences offered by the Department of Ophthalmology, including but not limited to grand rounds, case conferences, department-sponsored symposia, journal club, mock oral boards, and basic and clinical science course lectures. The fellow is expected to teach portions of the oculofacial plastic surgery basic and clinical science course. The fellow will attend all journal clubs featuring oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery articles. The fellow will be required to prepare and present teaching conferences and participate in the teaching of residents and medical students.

Educational Goals:

• The program will include teaching in at least the following subject areas:
  • Anatomy and physiology of the orbit, eyelids, lacrimal system, nose, sinuses, and head and neck as it relates to the orbits and adnexa.

Orbit:

• Common orbital problems of children, including congenital anomalies, cellulitis, benign and malignant tumors, and orbital inflammations. 

• Common orbital disorders of adults, including orbital cellulitis, thyroid orbitopathy, idiopathic orbital inflammation, vasculitis, congenital tumors, vascular tumors, neural tumors, lacrimal gland tumors, fibro-osseous tumors, histiocytic diseases, lymphoid tumors, metastatic tumors, blunt and penetrating trauma, orbital and facial fractures, anophthalmic socket problems and skull base disease.

• Eyelid including congenital syndromes, inflammation, trauma, ectropion, entropion, trichiasis, blepharoptosis, eyelid retraction, dermatochalasis, blepharochalasis, eyelid tumors, blepharospasm, facial nerve palsy, eyebrow, midface and lower face function and aesthetics, and histology and pathology of the facial skin including medical and surgical management of these conditions.

• Lacrimal system, including congenital tearing, acquired tearing, and trauma.

• Ocular surface pathology, including cicatricial processes affecting the bulbar and palpebral conjunctiva, management of corneal and conjunctival exposure, and relationship of the lids, mid-face, and brow to ocular exposure.

• Regional anatomy, including graft donor sites frequently used such as cranial bone, ear, nose, temporal area, mouth and neck, abdomen, buttocks, legs, supraclavicular area, and arm.

• Fundamentals of ocular and orbital anatomy, chemistry, physiology, microbiology, immunology, and wound healing.

• Experience in neuroradiology for radiologic interpretation of images (CT, MRI, MRA, arteriography, ultrasound).

• Ocular pathology to interpret ocular and periocular pathology and dermatopathology.

• Documented ten hours of pathology slide review with clinical correlation.

• Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with comprehensive examination of the eyelids and periorbital region should be documented.

• Examination of the lacrimal system, nasal exam with speculum and endoscope.

• Eyebrow and face examination assessing the eyebrow position for brow ptosis and paralysis, and determining its relation to upper eyelid dermatochalasis, assessing facial paralysis, and evaluation of the effects of mid-face cicatricial, paralytic, and involutional changes on lower eyelid position. Also, assess the face in terms of harmonious aesthetic units and evaluation of the inter-relationships of each.

• Examination and measurement of orbital structures and functions.

• Understanding and interpreting imaging techniques.

• The principles of plain films, CT, MRI, and ultrasound imaging relating to the head and neck with particular emphasis on the orbit.

• The type of scan/imaging to order, given the clinical setting and be able to read the film or scan.

• Skills in the use of information technology for the study of reference material, including electronic searching and retrieval of relevant articles, monographs, and abstracts;

• Diagnosis and management of facial trauma including naso-orbital ethmoid fractures, zygomatico-maxillary complex fractures, frontal sinus fractures, nasal fractures and mandible fracture.

• Repair of soft tissue injuries, including those of the nose and lip, including naso-orbital ethmoid fractures, zygomatico-maxillary complex fractures, frontal sinus fractures, nasal fractures, and mandible fractures and ear.

• Evaluation of micro fat grafting and liposuction

• Reconstructive and cosmetic rhinoplasty

Rhytidectomy and neck lifting 

The fellow will receive experience in the following procedures:

• Enucleation, evisceration, exenteration, secondary implants of the orbit

• Orbitotomy for exploration, biopsy, and tumor removal using anterior, lateral, medial, and superior approaches and orbital reconstruction

• Fracture repair of bones involving the periorbital region and orbit

• Eyelid retraction repair

• Blepharoptosis repair

• Ectropion and entropion Repair

• Blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelids, functional and aesthetic)

• Eyelid reconstruction (following congenital defects, trauma, or tumor excision)

• Repair of trichiasis (cryoablation, lid split and excision, mucous membrane graft)

• Conjunctivoplasty

• Trauma and laceration repairs 

• Tissue transfer, grafts and flaps

• Dacryocystorhinostomy and other lacrimal procedures

• Excision of tumors involving the periorbital and adjacent regions-benign and malignant 

• Facial flaps including temporal, midface, lower face/neck for functional and aesthetic conditions related to the management of periorbital processes
  

• Rhytidectomy including the periobital and adjacent areas

• Management of upper face and brow conditions including brow ptosis repair 

• Turbinectomy and nasal surgery as related to the management of lacrimal and periorbital processes

• Nasal endoscopy as related to the management of lacrimal and periorbital processes

• Sinus surgery and endoscopy as related to periorbital and lacrimal processes

• Use of neuromodulators (botulinum toxin), dermal fillers, other technologies (eg. laser) and chemical/pharmaceutical agents for the management of contour and skin quality abnormalities (functional and aesthetic)

• Mandible fracture repair including open and closed reduction and removal of teeth as it pertains to mandible fractures and subsequent physiotherapy

• Microfat grafting and liposuction 

• Frontal sinus fracture repair

• Cosmetic and reconstructive rhinoplasty

• Otoplasty 

• Evaluation and management of facial hypoplasia and its correction with augmentation / implants

• Evaluation and management of complex maxillary fracture, e.g. Le Fort I/II/III
  

Research Responsibilities: 

It is anticipated that the ASOPRS fellow will complete a project of publishable quality relating to either clinical or basic science aspects of oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery during the 24-month training period. Presentation at the annual resident, Fellow and alumni research day is required.

Fellow Evaluation: 

The overall responsibility for evaluating the fellow will reside with Dr. Eric Hink, although all faculty members will have the opportunity to comment on the fellow's performance during his/her two-year training period. Cognitive and procedural competence will be assessed in an ongoing fashion by all faculty members involved in the fellow’s training. Feedback will be provided on a regular basis. The fellow will maintain a surgical log, as well as a log of research activity and conferences/lectures given or attended.

Application Information

The specific requirements for international medical graduates include but are not limited to, graduation from a medical school approved by the Colorado Medical Board, 36 months of clinically-based postgraduate training in the United States or Canada, and one of the following: FLEX Exam (must also have passed the ECFMG exam), state written exam, or USMLE. 

The CU School of Medicine recognizes that fellows enrolled in its programs are trainees, not employees. As such, all applicants also must be able to meet conditions of the institutional training agreement. Specifically, 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.

If, after reviewing these websites and requirements, you feel you qualify for our fellowship, please submit an application through the San Francisco Matching Program. We ask that you also submit the following supplemental materials via email to Laurie McCloskey by the application deadline: Complete your CV and a copy of your USMLE scores. 

Please visit our program at www.sfmatch.org for information about our application deadlines and interview dates.

For more information, please contact Laurie McCloskey.

Role and Responsibilities of the Fellow

Clinical Responsibilities:  

The Pediatric Fellow is an integral member of the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Division. They work closely with the faculty and residents to provide care for patients in the outpatient clinical setting, inpatient wards, emergency department, and our busy surgical service. The fellow will provide after-hours on-call coverage on a rotating basis with the rest of the Department of Ophthalmology fellows and faculty (approximately 3-4 weeks a year). The fellow is active in the surgical care of patients and will act as primary surgeon on procedures such as:

• Strabismus surgery on children and adults
• Nasolacrimal duct probing and intubation
• Congenital and pediatric cataract extraction
• Surgery for congenital glaucoma
• Eyelid lesion and dermoid excision
• Examinations under anesthesia
• Corneal cross-linking
• ROP laser and injections

Research Responsibilities:

The Pediatric Fellow is expected to complete one or more research projects during their training. The fellow is encouraged to present their research at academic meetings such as the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). Presentation at the University of Colorado Annual Resident, Fellow, and Alumni Research Day is required. 

Educational Responsibilities:

The Pediatric Fellow will attend all educational conferences offered by the Department of Ophthalmology, including but not limited to:

• Grand rounds
• Clinical case conferences
• Departments sponsored symposia
• Pediatric-related journal clubs

The fellow is required to present at teaching conferences, participate in the teaching of residents and medical students, and teach portions of the Pediatric Basic Science Course.

Fellow Evaluation:

The overall responsibility for evaluating the fellow resides with the faculty. All faculty members involved in the fellow’s training assess cognitive and procedural competence in an ongoing fashion. Both written and verbal feedback are provided on a quarterly basis. The fellow maintains a surgical log, as well as a log of research activity and conferences/lectures given or attended.

Application Information

The specific requirements for international medical graduates include but are not limited to, graduation from a medical school approved by the Colorado Medical Board, 36 months of clinically-based postgraduate training in the United States or Canada, and one of the following: FLEX EXAM (must also have passed the ECFMG exam), state written exam, or USMLE.

The CU School of Medicine recognizes that fellows enrolled in its programs are trainees, not employees. As such, all applicants also must be able to meet the conditions of the institutional training agreement. Specifically, fellows in our program must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or possess the appropriate documentation to allow the resident to legally train at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. There is no non-compete or restrictive covenant limiting your geographic options after fellowship.

If, after reviewing these websites and requirements, you feel you qualify for our fellowship, please submit an application through the San Francisco Matching Program. We ask that you also submit the following supplemental materials via email to Laurie McCloskey by the application deadline: Complete CV and copy of USMLE scores.

Please visit our program at www.sfmatch.org for information about our application deadlines and interview dates.

For more information, please contact Laurie McCloskey.

Program Director: Emily McCourt, MD.

Role and Responsibilities of the Fellow

Educational Responsibilities:

The fellow will attend all educational conferences offered by the Department of Ophthalmology, including but not limited to grand rounds, case conferences, department-sponsored symposia, yearly uveitis journal club with the residents, and basic and clinical science course lectures. 

Research Responsibilities:

It is anticipated that the uveitis fellow will complete a project of publishable quality during the 12-month training period. Presentation at the annual resident, fellow and alumni research day is required.

Call Responsibilities:

At-home general ophthalmology call is split between department faculty and fellows. The glaucoma fellow can expect to take approximately 5 weeks of call per academic year, serving as the attending for residents on call.

Fellow Evaluation:

The overall responsibility for evaluating the fellow will reside with Drs. Reddy and Palestine, although all faculty members will have the opportunity to comment on the fellow's performance during his/her one-year training period. Both written and verbal feedback will be formally provided on a quarterly basis. 

Application Information

The specific requirements for international medical graduates include but are not limited to, graduation from a medical school approved by the Colorado Medical Board, 36 months of clinically-based postgraduate training in the United States or Canada, and one of the following: FLEX Exam (must also have passed the ECFMG exam), state written exam, or USMLE. 

The CU School of Medicine recognizes that fellows enrolled in its programs are trainees, not employees. As such, all applicants also must be able to meet conditions of the institutional training agreement. Specifically, fellows in our program must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or possess the appropriate documentation to allow the resident to legally train at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. 

If, after reviewing these websites and requirements, you feel you qualify for our fellowship, please submit an application through the San Francisco Matching Program. We ask that you also submit a copy of your USMLE score report and a brief CV via email to Laurie McCloskey by the application deadline.

Please visit our program at www.sfmatch.org for information about our application deadlines and interview dates.

Role and Responsibilities of the Fellow

Educational Responsibilities:

The fellow will be in charge of a monthly fluorescein/case conference at which interesting cases are presented to the faculty and residents on the retina service. The residents on the retina service as well as the fellow will provide patients for the conference. In addition, retina attendings will present interesting cases to the group. The fellow will be responsible for electronically storing these cases so that they are available in a case library for future fellows and attendings. In addition, the fellow will attend other departmental conferences, including weekly case conference, twice-monthly grand rounds and monthly quality assurance reviews. The fellow will report his/her research at the annual resident, fellow and alumni research day. The fellow will attend all journal clubs featuring vitreoretinal diseases. The fellow will be required to prepare and present teaching conferences and participate in the teaching of residents and medical students. 

Research Responsibilities:

Research opportunities abound and each fellow is expected to complete one or more projects. Specifically, the fellow will participate in clinical trials; current clinical trials include pharmacological studies in macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, and diabetic retinopathy. In addition, research in new imaging modalities will be required. Fellows are encouraged to present their research at such meetings as the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) as well as other subspecialty vitreoretinal meetings. It is anticipated that the fellow will publish one or more papers during the two year fellowship. 

Fellow Evaluation:

The overall responsibility for evaluating the fellow will reside with the full-time vitreoretinal faculty. All faculty members involved in the fellows' training will assess cognitive and procedural competence in an ongoing fashion. Both written and verbal feedback will be provided on a quarterly basis. The fellow will maintain a surgical log, as well as a log of research activity and conferences/lectures given or attended. 

The exposure to vitreoretinal diseases in the adult and pediatric populations will prepare the fellow for a rigorous career in academic vitreoretinal medical and surgical disease. The variety of pathology as well as the exposure to cutting edge technologies make this an exceptional vitreoretinal fellowship. 

Application Information

The specific requirements for international medical graduates include but are not limited to, graduation from a medical school approved by the Colorado Medical Board, 36 months of clinically-based postgraduate training in the United States or Canada, and one of the following: FLEX Exam (must also have passed the ECFMG exam), state written exam, or USMLE. 

The CU School of Medicine recognizes that fellows enrolled in its programs are trainees, not employees. As such, all applicants also must be able to meet conditions of the institutional training agreement. Specifically, fellows in our program must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or possess the appropriate documentation to allow the resident to legally train at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. 

If, after reviewing these websites and requirements, you feel you qualify for our fellowship, please submit an application through the San Francisco Matching Program. We ask that you also submit a copy of your USMLE score report and a brief CV via email to Laurie McCloskey by the application deadline.

Please visit our program at www.sfmatch.org for information about our application deadlines and interview dates.