The School of Medicine has a long-standing record of service that reflects our commitment to serving the Colorado community and is deeply imbedded in the institution's culture.
- University of Colorado faculty providers and University of Colorado Hospital donate more than $60 million a year in care for the medically indigent.
- Approximately 2,300 faculty members, 2,800 volunteer faculty and 600 medical students volunteer their services each year.
- Medical students volunteer about 22,000 hours to the community annually.
An array of programs and projects designed to help the larger community is a testament to our commitment to help the public in all areas, including research, education and clinical care. Strongly held values of the campus are represented in the initiation and involvement of our students and faculty.
These innovative programs are intended to:
- Increase the participation of traditionally underrepresented groups in health professions
- Provide patient care and service to disadvantaged communities
- Garner university and community resources to respond to health needs
- Provide students with educational experiences in underserved areas to encourage eventual practice in such communities
- Meet the needs of isolated communities
- Address social needs in a medical context
The School of Medicine is committed to community service. Dozens of programs and projects are in place to support diversity and to promote a better understanding of diversity. Some of these initiatives receive partial School of Medicine financial support, in collaboration with other schools and community partners. These programs are directed at supporting diversity from pre-college students to continuing education for physicians, from educating the general public to improving the health status of all Colorado citizens.