Welcome From Our Program Director
Welcome to the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Med-Peds residency program! Since launching in 2014, our program has quickly evolved into a top-tier training ground for future leaders in medicine. Guided by two nationally acclaimed categorical departments, we’ve been able to intentionally shape a residency experience that combines rigor, innovation, and community-focused care.
Our philosophy has always been resident-centered. We are committed to helping each resident cultivate their unique goals—professional and personal—through tailored mentorship beginning in intern year. Our program creates space for growth in clinical care, education, research, advocacy, and community partnerships.
One of the distinctive aspects of our training is the ambulatory experience offered through our combined Med-Peds clinic, located in a Federally Qualified Health Center in Southwest Denver. This clinic is the ideal environment for learning comprehensive primary care while working with a diverse patient population. Complementing this experience is our Med-Peds academic half-day curriculum, which emphasizes teaching skills and collaborative learning.
In 2018, we launched Colorado REACH, a longitudinal curriculum that focuses on supporting vulnerable communities, understanding broader health challenges, and encouraging residents to drive meaningful change in their practices. Building on this foundation, we’ve also developed programming aimed at fostering trust and strengthening care partnerships, supported by several national and local grants and led in collaboration with dedicated faculty across our campus.
We continue to seek residents who are passionate, thoughtful, and eager to make an impact. If you share our enthusiasm for excellence in medicine and community engagement, we invite you to explore all that our program has to offer.
Thank you for taking time to learn about us. We hope you’ll have the chance to visit—virtually or in person—and get to know why this program is such a fulfilling place to train and thrive.
Best,
Julie A. Venci, MD
P.S. Oh yeah, did I mention the Rocky Mountains?! And good news, you don’t need to ski or hike to enjoy the beauty and sun (300 days!) in Colorado! Come see!