Names in the programme record: Mark Erickson, MD, MMM
Profile completeness88%
Comprehensive · Missing funding
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Not published
Deadline
1 October 2026
Duration
1 year, 1 August–31 July
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureFull-spectrum paediatric orthopaedics at a Level I paediatric trauma centre, including spine, hip, limb deformity, neuromuscular disease, sports, oncology, hand and upper extremity, gait analysis and three dedicated research weeks
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
International medical graduates may submit the additional ECFMG certificate, but must also hold an eligible United States legal status or other documentation allowing training.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Colorado medical licence and current DEA licence required
—Not published
Language
No separate language-test threshold is published
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
The page lists United States citizenship, permanent residence, refugee or asylum status, or other documentation permitting legal training; it does not promise visa sponsorship
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY93% of core application fields verifiedChecked 23 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-22
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline1 October 2026
Commencing dateAugust 2028
Application route / cycle2026–2027 POSNA/SF Match: registration opened 3 August 2026; interviews run 1 November 2026 through March 2027; rank lists are due 6 April 2027, results release 13 April and post-Match vacancies publish 14 April 2027.
Completion of an accredited orthopaedic-surgery residency
Colorado medical licence
Current DEA licence
Completed CAS application and published supporting documents
Application documents
Published by official source
CAS application
Medical-school transcript
USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3 transcript
Three letters of reference
Medical licence
Medical School Dean's Letter / MSPE
ECFMG certificate for international medical graduates
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A one-year Colorado fellowship with broad Level I paediatric trauma and elective exposure, dedicated research time and published benefits. International graduates may submit an ECFMG certificate, but legal training status is required and the page's 31 October versus 1 December deadline conflict must be confirmed.
Intended for: Orthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing paediatric orthopaedic fellowship training
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Malpractice and medical insurance for fellow and dependants, 21 vacation days and sponsorship of one continuing-education course
HOST INSTITUTION
About Children's Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado School of Medicine
Colorado publishes a one-year ACGME programme, PGY-6-level compensation, benefits, IMG document requirements, licensure rules and two conflicting application deadlines.
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