Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
The University of Colorado’s Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology affirms that Diversity is to be celebrated and that the pursuit of Equity is a key component of a just mission. Our commitment to Inclusion allows all voices to be heard, honoring with empathy the distinct experiences and unique perspectives of our patients, staff, trainees, and community.
Diversity enriches our learning environment, broadens our research perspectives, and drives the excellence in quality of the healthcare we deliver to our patients. We strive to continue to strengthen our Division through embracing and fostering our differences, including but not limited to differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion and spiritual practice, as well as people with physical or mental disability. We commit to this path of reducing disparities and promoting Justice within our healthcare system and the broader communities in which we are rooted.
DEI News
Division Hosts AGA Visiting Professor in DEI
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has received an American Gastroenterological Association's Visiting 
Professor in DEI Award. On April 22, 2024, we look forward to hosting Dr. Pascale M. White, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Medical Director of the Gastroenterology Clinic at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Click here to learn more about the AGA's Equity Project.
Increasing Access to Colonoscopies for Underserved
Patients in Aurora
One of the major drivers of disparities in colorectal cancer screening
has been access to colonoscopies. In 2023, leaders within UCHealth
and members of the GI Division met to address the needs of the
uninsured and underinsured patients in Aurora and implemented a
new pathway for these patients to access discounted colonoscopies
via the Hospital Discounted Care Program. Since inception, this
program has provided more than 100 patients access to potentially lifesaving colonoscopies.
Click here to learn more about Hospital Discounted Care.