Saint Joseph Hospital Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Denver, CO(Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO MSA Metro)
35
Positions
#201
Specialty Rank
$74,360
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#201
Surgery Ranking
44th Percentile
Top 56% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400722057
- NRMP Code:
- 1074440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 57.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 6%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
As Colorado's oldest general surgery residency, our program is committed to supporting patients from a diverse array of backgrounds, including a long-standing dedication to our underserved community. It also offers early operative exposure and close mentorship with dedicated faculty. Graduates are able to seamlessly transition into surgical practice or fellowships. Unique international surgery opportunities further enrich global surgical experience, making our program truly exceptional.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$74,360
PGY-1
$76,440
PGY-2
$79,560
PGY-3
$84,240
PGY-4
$89,440
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 76(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $272K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $59K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 18.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,770,790
- Median Age
- 36 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 15.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
243 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
61%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.96
Restaurant Meal
10.56
Gas (per gallon)
$3.26
Gym Membership
39
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400722057
- NRMP Code:
- 1074440P0
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jason Johnson
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/6/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 15
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1074440P0, 1074440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Joseph Hospital Inc
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Joseph Hospital Inc
- Contact Person:
- Sherry Morgan
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6PGY-5:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 22.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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