Pediatrics·Aurora, CO

University of Colorado

Signal lift52%78%+26 pp with a signal here
Allocate signal →Track an away here25-26 cycle · applicant-level
Step 2 invited
237–269
p10 – p90
Sample N
1,262
applicants this cycle
This cycle
-
no tracked aways yet
Match rate
2.5%
32 of 1,262 applicants
01Cohort funnelthis cycle
N = 1,262
Applied
1,262
100.0%
Invited
379
30%
Class size
32
2.5%
02Away rotation impact
+70pp lift
Non-rotators
30%
374 of 1,257
Rotators
100%
5 of 5
Interview lift
+70pp
vs not rotating

Of 5 prior-cycle rotators, 100% got an interview vs 29% for the wider applicant pool here. Rotation appears to materially shift interview odds at this program.

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Interview day

From notes past applicants shared, 2023-24 to 2026-27

The day
Two 30-minute interviews with faculty and a resident, plus a brief APD Q&A
2026-27
Style
Conversational
2026-27
What they asked · 2026-27
  • Give an example of good or bad teamwork.
  • Tell us about a time you felt conflicted with your values.
  • Is there anything to add that is not in your application?
  • Why Colorado?
  • Tell us about a time you faced adversity and what you learned.
  • Describe a time you struggled or made a mistake in clinical training.
Worth knowing
  • 4+4 schedule; two residents share a clinic panel and alternate X and Y blocks. 2026-27
  • Interns take a few 24-hour shifts a year, mostly weekend calls. 2026-27
  • Monthly academic half day, separate for interns and seniors. 2026-27
  • Pathways in health equity, education, global health, primary care and research. 2026-27

Paraphrased from applicant notes. A tag shows once two notes mention it; the number is how many did.

Training sites4 hospitals · Aurora
  • 1
    Children's Hospital Colorado
    Aurora, CO
    Primary
  • 2
    University of Colorado School of Medicine
    Aurora, CO
    Sponsor
  • 3
    Denver Health Medical Center
    Denver, CO
    Participant
  • 4
    University of Colorado Hospital
    Aurora, CO
    Participant
Interview invites
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Score rangesinvited cohort
USMLE Step 2 CK237 – 269
180205230255280
COMLEX Level 2 CE496 – 677
400500600700800
Interview rates
US MD
47%
US DO
15%
US IMG
2%
Non-US IMG
6%
Applicant origin
In-state
59%
Out-of-state
29%
Interview prepPediatrics
specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common
clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common
behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.
specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?
clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common
Community resourcesPediatrics · 25-26
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