Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship

Overview

Three-year ACGME-approved DBP fellowship at a tertiary referral centre for the Eastern Rocky Mountain region, with LEND participation and mentored scholarly projects.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

3 years

Start

Institution policyCU School of Medicine GME training agreements run 1 July - 30 June (sample 2025-26 agreement: 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026)

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Approved by the ACGME Pediatric Residency Review Committee; provides experience for Sub-Board certification in DBP

Department

Section of Developmental Pediatrics

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed three years of core pediatrics training

International applicants

Institution policyGraduates of non-US/Canadian schools eligible with valid ECFMG certificate (or full Colorado licence); must hold or obtain legal work authorization; USMLE Step 3 required before starting a fellowship

Visa support

Institution policyClinical J-1 via ECFMG is the standard route; H-1B for residents/fellows only if CU GME agrees to waive its J-1 requirement

Licence requirement

Institution policyColorado Medical Board physician training licence (or full Colorado licence) required

How to apply

Deadline

Completed applications and letters due by end of September; NRMP Fall Medical Specialties match day 2 December

Application method

NRMP registration and ERAS (opens 1 July 2026)

Funding

Funding

Funded at CU SOM Department of Pediatrics PL4-6 salary levels with full benefits

Official sources