Our City
300 Days of Sunshine
At the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is known for sweeping views and wide array of outdoor activitiesThe Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Training Program is sponsored by the University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado). This is a three-year fellowship program approved by the Pediatric Residency Review Committee of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The program is directed by Abigail S Angulo, MD, MPH, and is based at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM) and Children's Hospital Colorado, both of which opened entirely new facilities in 2007 on one large medical campus in Aurora, Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus. Fellows are supervised by faculty within the Section of Developmental Pediatrics, the Neuroscience Institute at Children’s Colorado, and the Department of Pediatrics at CU SOM.
To qualify for the program one must have completed core training in Pediatrics (three years). We pay particularly close attention to the commitment to scholarship, education, research, and clinical excellence, as well as to the letters of recommendation and career performance records. Trainees will be funded at the CU SOM Department of Pediatrics PL 4-6 salary levels, including an excellent benefits package. Annual vacation, educational and sick leave, health, life disability and malpractice insurance are included in the benefits package.
Our City
300 Days of Sunshine
At the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is known for sweeping views and wide array of outdoor activitiesOur Hospital
Ranked No. 1 in the Rocky Mountain Region
Children’s Hospital Colorado consistently ranks in the top 20 on the U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals Honor RollOur Department
Over 10 Interdisciplinary Clinics
We dedicated to the physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth of children from birth through late adolescence.Our Research
1st eXtraordinarY Kids Clinic
We conduct innovative research focusing on autism spectrum disorders, sex chromosome aneuploidy and fragile X syndrome.Our Training Program provides all of the clinical experience necessary to be eligible for certification by the Sub-Board in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. Clinical experiences are broad and emphasize comprehensive assessments and management of a wide range of developmental and behavioral disorders, based on evidence-based practice. All trainees participate fully in the structured activities of the program, including:
Clinical Training occurs primarily at the Developmental Pediatrics Clinic. Fellows also work at other clinical programs within the hospital, as well as community-based training sites.
A tertiary referral center for children with developmental and behavioral disorders throughout the Eastern Rocky Mountain region.
Fellows participate in a variety of seminars and didactics in research design, methods, and analysis, offered through the hospital for all pediatric fellows, the Section for DBP fellows, and through the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program. A research mentor is chosen or selected for each fellow, based on his or her area of interest. Each fellow is supported to develop and implement a scholarly project, with opportunities for additional funding for projects from the hospital or the university-based Colorado Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute. Collaborations are possible with researchers from other Sections and Departments within Children’s Colorado and the CU SOM. We are one of 14 Autism Treatment Networks (ATN) in the country, with a number of active research studies in which fellows may also participate.
Faculty Research Interests:
Fellows are provided with a core curriculum of didactic lectures and seminars, as well as clinical conferences. In addition, considerable importance is given to the development of individual learning and scholarship. In addition to a research mentor, each fellow is assigned an advisor to support the learning of core material. Reading assignments and close clinical supervision are integral to the educational program. The fellows also develop teaching skills, through didactics and feedback from faculty. Professional development is provided through use of teaching portfolios and individual learning plans.
The following conferences are an integral component of our program:
Additional Learning Opportunities:
Subspecialty Excellence in Educational Leadership & Scholarship (SEELS) Program :
Pediatric Fellowship Educational Series
This educational series has been developed by the Committee on Fellowship Education to address areas of scholarly interest common to all pediatric fellows. Nearly 100 sub-specialized physicians in training will attend 5-6 half-day seminars spread across their 3 years of fellowship.
Pediatric Biostatistics for Clinicians Course:
This course is primarily intended for 2nd and 3rd year Department of Pediatrics fellows as part of the comprehensive fellowship educational program. Designed to help fellows to develop an ability to be a critical consumer of the literature and develop familiarity with many commonly used statistical methods.
Advanced Degrees Available at CU:
Date | Activity |
Monday, May 31, 2024 | ERAS 2024 season ends at 5 p.m. ET. |
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | ERAS 2025 season begins at 9 a.m. ET. |
Thursday, June 5, 2024 | EFDO will release tokens to fellowship applicants. |
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | July cycle fellowship applicants may begin submitting applications to programs at 9 a.m. ET. |
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | July cycle fellowship programs may begin reviewing applications at 9 a.m. ET. |
May 31, 2025 | ERAS 2025 season ends at 5 p.m. ET. |
NRMP Fall Match Timeline
Dates | Activity |
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | Match Opens |
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | Ranking Opens |
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | Quota Change Deadline |
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | Rank Order List Certification Deadline |
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | MATCH DAY |
Our pediatric fellowships will be conducting virtual interviews for this upcoming interview season. We look forward to sharing our programs with you and getting to know more about you. Our planned virtual interview dates are forthcoming.
If you have questions about the online application and interview process feel free to reach out to our program coordinator.
The NRMP Match day for Fall Medical Specialties is December 4th, therefore, completed applications and letters of recommendation must be received by September 31st. Interviews will be completed by November 28th. Only candidates with US citizenship will be considered.
*International candidates may not apply at this time.
Entry into the fellowship program is typically at the PL-4 level (fourth year post-M.D.) or later. Fellows receive a concurrent appointment of Clinical Fellow at The University of Colorado School of Medicine as they participate in the teaching of medical students.
Applications and inquiries from physicians seeking training elsewhere are always welcome. The Section is particularly interested in applications from highly qualified minority pediatricians. A visit to the Section and its programs will usually provide a comprehensive picture of the Section’s activities, clinical programs and an opportunity to meet with current faculty.
For additional questions or inquiry, please contact:
Department of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Program Coordinator Kimberly Mondragon
Children's Hospital Colorado
13123 East 16th Avenue, B140
Aurora, Colorado 80045
Tel: 720-777-6870
E-mail: Kimberly.Mondragon@childrenscolorado.org
Ella Lee Dolan, MD
Allison C. Mahon, MD
Melissa Magallanes, MD, MS
Karen Lee Garay, MD
Kristen Slaymaker, MD
Diversity / Equity / Inclusion |
We are committed to creating a diverse environment for students, residents, fellows, and faculty. We believe that an environment of inclusiveness and respect promotes excellence and that a setting where diversity is valued leads to the training of physicians who are prepared to practice culturally effective medicine and meet the needs of the various populations we serve. Visit our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webpage for more.... |
Well-Being / Resilience |
By embracing wellness and improving personal resiliency, physicians can reconnect with the meaning of their work and fend off stress. Reducing or eliminating burnout also has practical implications for the entire department such as improving patient safety, student advancement, and the overall campus environment. |