Unmatched Residency Applicants
The General Surgery and Urology Residency Programs at CU Anschutz have developed an exciting PGY-1 training program (Preliminary PGY-1 Year) designed to serve the needs of individuals who did not match into urology and are planning to participate in a clinical training program as they reapply to the urology match.
Up to three trainees will be accepted to the 2025-26 program.
Program Details
- Twelve-month training program during the academic year
- Six months rotating on the urology services at our core hospitals, front loaded to maximize opportunity to integrate with our leaders
- Residents are matched with a formal urology mentor to help them identify opportunities to improve their application
- Separately, program members will have formal surgeon-led certified coaching to facilitate growth, identify weaknesses, and develop prospective plans for excellence
- Interview skills training will be available
Over the years, unmatched residents entering the Preliminary PGY-1 Year at the University of Colorado have established an impressive record of success in subsequently securing entry into urology residency programs across the country, both in and out of the match – please read our recent publication highlighting the success of our program!
This is an outstanding opportunity for individuals planning to reapply to the urology match while gaining additional clinical experience with extensive exposure to the faculty and residents of our urology training.
Individuals wishing to learn more about this training opportunity should apply through ERAS for the surgery-preliminary program by February 14, 2025.
Please direct questions to Brittney Reyes (brittney.reyes@cuanschutz.edu).
