Transforming

 Our mission 

Transforming lives through innovative training, compassionate care, and groundbreaking discoveries

Community

   Our values

Clinical and academic excellence, collaboration and teamwork, transparency and open communication, mentorship and leadership development, wellness and work-life balance

Innovation

 Our vision 

To be the most innovative and collaborative department in the nation, where our patients, clinicians, educators, and researchers thrive and live purpose-filled lives

Our 2023-24 Annual Report 

The 2023-2024 Department of Medicine Annual Report focuses on the pioneering, entrepreneurial, and innovative spirit of our remarkable faculty and staff. Whether it's a researcher focused on understanding the molecular drivers of cancer, a clinician working through a diagnostic dilemma, educators innovating to improve our training programs, or innovators doing the first-in-human trial of a new compound, every story within the report showcases the dedication of our team and the can-do attitude that pervades throughout our work.

A Message from Our Chair 

  Vineet Chopra, MD, MSc

    Robert W. Schrier Chair of Medicine

It is a great privilege for me to serve as the 6th Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the largest clinical department in the School of Medicine. Since its establishment in 1883, our Department has been an innovative leader in the advancement of patient care, education, and research. With more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents, and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, our clinical, research, and academic programs attract the best providers, investigators, staff, and students from around the world who are transforming the future of healthcare. As Chair, I remain committed to evolving the Department and meeting the ever-changing needs of healthcare and our patients. I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our many programs, offerings, center of excellence and innovations.