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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
0
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

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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

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Denver, CO
Metropolitan Area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO MSA
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
5,770,790

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

Nominal Salary
$74,360
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$97,842
Value Rating
Excellent
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
Program Website:
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More Information:
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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-1:11
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6
PGY-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
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
22.6%
DO Classification
HIGH

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