At CU PT, we are committed to building an engaged community that values differences in people and perspectives, promotes fair access to learning opportunities, and fosters belonging in all settings.

We Value Differences in People and Perspectives

The students, staff, and faculty of CU PT value differences in people and perspectives as a central component of the program’s educational, research, and service missions. Evidence suggests promoting multiple perspectives within health professions education:

• Enhances the quality of one’s education
• Promotes student, staff and faculty achievements
• Strengthens community partnerships
• Improves access to and use of health services
• Fosters innovative solutions that improve the health of our patients
• Reduces health disparities

We Promote Fair Access to Learning Opportunities

Our personal lived experiences and perspectives are shaped by things like individual identities, group norms, and environmental factors. We are committed to providing fair access to learning opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities who meet the technical standards of our program with or without accommodations. If you are an applicant with a disability who would like to engage in a confidential consultation about disability access at CU or who requires accommodations to complete the application or interview process, please contact the Office of Disability and Inclusion.

We Foster Belonging across Settings

Belonging reflects the notion that an institution’s success is dependent on how well it values, engages, and weaves together the rich tapestry of its students, staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni. Belonging is vital in health professions education as it ensures that all students, regardless of their background, have an opportunity to feel seen and heard, thereby enriching their learning and the learning of others. Our comprehensive approach to belonging supports meaningful transformations at the individual, curricular, and programmatic levels as a means of creating a welcoming and accessible destination for a diverse community of learners. The following are ways CU PT promotes belonging:

• Building community and connecting students
• Acknowledging and celebrating differences
• Integrating different perspectives into our learning cases that reflect the varied backgrounds and experiences of the patients we serve
• Exploring others’ perspectives with curiosity and compassion
• Offering counseling and support services to nurture student well-being