University of Colorado School of Medicine
The University of Colorado School of Medicine Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship in Aurora, CO is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
University of Colorado one-year ACGME-approved colon and rectal surgery fellowship (approved in 2024), with clinical work at University of Colorado Hospital, UCHealth Lone Tree and endoscopy at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA. The first fellow logged 1,048 surgical management and 645 disease management cases in 11 months, fellows become well-versed in Watch & Wait management of rectal cancer, and weekly colorectal and anal cancer, IBD and pelvic floor multidisciplinary conferences supplement case conferences, M&M and journal club.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applicants must have completed an ACGME general surgery residency and be eligible for a Colorado license, apply through ERAS with ABSITE scores and letters, and applications for 2027-28 opened July 1, 2026.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 1, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Contact page (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Contact email (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program length (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Summary (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program director (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Highlights (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Official program website (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Jon Vogel, MD
- Program coordinator
- Sarah Seely
- Associate Program Director
- Amber Moyer, MD
- Address
- CU Anschutz Academic Office One, 12631 East 17th Avenue, Room 6111, Aurora, CO 80045
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship training
Colon and Rectal Surgery is a fellowship. Eligibility, including which residencies qualify, is set by the program and the certifying board, so confirm it before applying.
Fellowships in colon and rectal surgery typically last 1 year.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of Colorado School of Medicine Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Colorado School of Medicine Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 1 year. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Colorado School of Medicine Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of Colorado School of Medicine Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.