CU Thrive: Center for Workplace Well-being Research
Helping Professionals Thrive. Shaping the Future of Medicine.
Why CU Thrive Matters
Physicians, researchers, and other health professionals dedicate their lives to caring for others. But workplace stressors—burnout, heavy workloads, and cultural challenges—can take a serious toll on their well-being and careers.
CU Thrive is working to change this reality. By studying what helps health professionals thrive at work and rigorously evaluating solutions that make a meaningful difference, we are helping build healthier, more supportive environments for the people who care for us all.
Our Mission
To reimagine the way health care work is designed and supported—so clinicians, scientists, and trainees can thrive and patients receive the very best care.
What We Do
Listen and Learn
Through surveys and data, we understand the challenges faculty face.
Innovate
We pilot new ideas—like team redesigns, leadership programs, and technology tools—that reduce stress and improve connection.
Measure Impact
We track outcomes to show how well-being affects patient safety, quality, cost, and innovation.
Share Solutions:
We publish, present, and create toolkits so other institutions can benefit from what we learn.
Our Programs
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We don’t do this alone. CU Thrive partners with leaders across the country—including Mayo Clinic, Stanford, the American Medical Association, and more—to share knowledge, test solutions, and accelerate change.
Our Vision for the Future
Imagine a workplace where...
Doctors and scientists feel energized and supported
Teamwork is strong and culture is positive
Leaders put well-being at the center of decision-making
Patients benefit from healthier, more engaged caregivers
That's the future CU Thrive is building—here at CU and nationwide.
CU Thrive is more than a research center. It’s a movement to ensure that the people who care for us have the support, energy, and joy they need to thrive.
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