Family Medicine Career Center
Get to Know Us
The University of Colorado’s Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is on a mission to heal, teach, discover, and connect. Together. With the collaboration of almost 300 faculty and staff, not to mention the support and resources on the CU Anschutz campus, the DFM is a great place to work and learn!
We’re transforming the healthcare you receive so that it becomes high quality care that is a good value—and so that all your health needs are addressed in a coordinated, integrated fashion. We are also training people to give that kind of healthcare, and we support research that answers the questions about the best possible care. We are not only a member of the CU Anschutz community, but we are also part of the community around us—in fact, we serve as a bridge between the two, bringing the resources of each to the other. We believe that an academic health center should participate in the life of the community in which it is embedded, and that we should grow and succeed together.
There are several words we use a lot around here: Service, Innovation, Collaboration. These words signify values that we hope you can see in all our work and in all our programs. Overall, the DFM is a pretty cool place to work, find out why and apply through the links below!
Why Join Us? ... Because We're Awesome!
If you still need a reason or two to join our department, well, here's 10!
- Inclusive Strategic Planning: The department engaged faculty and staff in a comprehensive strategic planning process, ensuring everyone's voice was heard and shaping a shared vision for the future.
- Strong Mentorship and Career Development: Programs supporting mentorship and academic inquiry encourage faculty growth, academic promotion, and career satisfaction, especially for non-research-intensive faculty.
- Commitment to Transparency: Regular updates for faculty, staff, and learners, through hybrid meetings, newsletters, and intranet resources foster open communication and keep everyone informed and engaged.
- Collaborative and Supportive Culture: Quarterly harmonization meetings and cross-departmental collaborations promote synergy, shared learning, and a sense of community.
- Educational Excellence: Faculty contribute substantial time to teaching and hold leadership roles in medical education locally and nationally, with strong support for educational scholarship.
- Departmental Engagement Efforts: Initiatives like mentoring across differences, intentional recruitment strategies, and policy reviews demonstrate a commitment to a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Robust Research Infrastructure: With diverse funding streams and hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, the department supports both research-intensive and clinician-researcher pathways.
- Community Engagement and Advocacy: Faculty and staff are deeply involved in efforts relating to community service, policy advocacy, and partnerships that enhance public health and social equity.
- Innovative Clinical Practices: Programs like float APPs and asynchronous support roles improve provider satisfaction and patient care, while new clinics expand access.
- Resilient and Visionary Leadership: Leadership is proactive in adapting structures, securing funding, and fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability.
In addition, the University of Colorado offers a comprehensive total compensation package including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and Life insurance plans
- Tax-advantaged flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans with very generous matches, as well as voluntary savings options
- Family Medical Leave, Paid Parental Leave, generous Vacation and Sick allowances
- And so much more, detailed below...
Still need some convincing? Check out these testimonials from our Leadership as to why they love working here:
Woodward-Chisholm Endowed Chair
"I love working for DFM because of our people and our friendly and supportive culture. We are deeply dedicated to all four of our mission areas and grounded in what our work means for patients. We care about each other such that we keep improving our culture so that we all can thrive with work that brings us joy, meaning, and achievement. I am grateful for and proud of the way we are supporting each other and pulling together in a very challenging and chaotic time. This is what gives me confidence that we will come out the other side, both wiser and stronger."
Vice Chair for Educational Programs
"I love working at the DFM because every person I collaborate with is doing it for the greater purpose of exceptional patient care. This creates a positive, mission-driven, inventive spirit that is hard to find elsewhere. I wouldn't work anywhere else!"
Director of Finance & Administration
"The Department of Family Medicine is a great place to work because it brings together people who care deeply about what they do and how they work together. The environment is collaborative, the work is purposeful, and there's a strong sense of connection between teams across clinical care, research, education, and administration. Employees are trusted to bring their ideas forward and are supported with the tools and relationships needed to make progress. It's a place where your contributions matter and where people take pride in solving problems and improving how things are done."
Executive Vice Chair
"The PEOPLE! We have an amazing group of faculty and staff who are incredibly talented and give me energy every day.
The PATIENTS! Our patients are loyal and I’m so honored that they entrust us with their care and let us into their lives. It’s very special."
Interim Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and Quality
"Family medicine is special. The folks in this department get that. They're also part of the reason why it's true. Whether it's our researchers, educators, or on the ground clinicians, we are all part of delivering, improving, or ensuring the continuation of comprehensive, coordinated care for families over time tweaked based on our patients' community."
Contact:Lydia Lyon |