Community Engagement
Our commitment to our mission
Welcome
At the University of Colorado Department of Dermatology, community engagement is woven into every part of our mission. We are dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of skin diseases through collaborative innovation, with a strong foundation in exceptional patient care, education, and research.
Explore below to see how we bring this commitment to life in our work.
Patient Care
We are proud to offer dermatologic care delivery at Denver Health Medical Center, a key site in providing care to underserved communities. In addition, our clinical site at CU Montview delivers quality dermatology care to patients, with an emphasis on caring for Medicaid patients and other underserved communities.
Our faculty and residents direct the Dermatology Clinic at the DAWN Clinic in Aurora, Colorado.
Education
We are committed to attracting and training individuals whose varied backgrounds empower them to provide more equitable health care for their patients and communities.
Research
Our faculty publish and raise awareness of health equity issues across their research interests.
Robert Dellavalle, MD, recently spoke with the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) about the importance of diversity in clinical trials.
Unless all populations are represented adequately in trials, it will be hard to know if a drug works the same in all populations as it does in one specific one,
Community
CU Dermatology is committed to meaningful community engagement by actively seeking opportunities to support public health and expand access to dermatologic care across Colorado. Our team partners with local organizations and participates in outreach events to give back, promote skin health education, and strengthen connections with the communities we serve.
Dermatology News
As part of our department's commitment to community, we actively pursue partnerships and service opportunities off campus.