Mission & Vision
CU Thrive: Office for Well-being
Our Mission
To foster a thriving School of Medicine community by measuring what matters, implementing what works, and equipping leaders to succeed.
Our Vision
To lead nationally in advancing workplace well-being by redesigning how healthcare, education, and research work is experienced, supporting CU Anschutz School of Medicine's 'Top 10 in 10' aspiration.
Thrive Objectives
Measure What Matters
- Conduct biennial well-being surveys for faculty, residents, and fellows
- Deliver timely dashboards and department-level reports
- Run targeted pulse checks to respond to emerging needs
Redesign Work
- Partner with CU SOM and affiliate leaders on institutional initiatives
- Integrate well-being metrics into IHQSE quality improvement projects
- Ensure well-being is factored into leadership and operational decisions
Equip Leaders and Support Departments
- Train and resource Well-Being Leaders (WBLs) to drive local action
- Facilitate retreats, town halls, and workshops
- Expand peer support for adverse events, bereavement, transitions, and retirement
- Connect faculty with trained coaches
- Deliver seminars and expert consultation on well-being and leadership
Build Connections & Share Progress
- Publish a biennial State of Well-Being report
- Communicate survey findings and track progress across CU SOM
- Recognize departments demonstrating improvement
- Organize COMPASS-style small groups to foster community and connection
Aligned with NAM | Surgeon General | AMA Joy in Medicine| IHI Joy in Work | CDC NIOSH
“The Office for Well-Being is the service engine of CU SOM’s well-being strategy—turning data into action and empowering leaders to create meaningful change. In partnership with CU THRIVE, we are implementing best practices today and shaping the future of workplace well-being nationally.”
-Lotte Dyrbye, MD, MHPE | Senior Associate Dean and Chief Well-being Officer, University of Colorado School of Medicine