Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity Matters

We Value Diversity in People and Perspectives

The students, staff, and faculty of CUPT  value diversity as a central component of the program’s educational, research and service missions. Evidence suggests promoting diversity and inclusion 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
  • Informs the development of innovative solutions that improve the health of our patients 
CU PT’s framework for diversity reflects that used by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and recognizes historically underrepresented persons/groups in the areas of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, and ability status. This framework is coupled with added recognition of dimensions that speak to nationality, religion, socioeconomic status, geography, and other diverse experiences, perspectives and attributes that enhance our learning environments.
We are committed to providing equitable 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.


Inclusive Excellence

We Promote Inclusive Excellence across Learning Environments


Inclusive excellence reflects a belief that an institution’s success is dependent on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of its students, staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni. Inclusive excellence is vital in health professions education as it ensures that all students, regardless of their background, have an opportunity to enrich their learning and the learning of others. Our comprehensive approach to inclusive excellence 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. Examples of inclusive excellence include:

  • Integrating diverse perspectives into our learning cases that reflect the varied backgrounds and experiences of the patients we serve
  • Exploring different perspectives with curiosity and compassion
  • Adopting inclusive policies that promote equitable access to learning opportunities
  • Offering counseling and support services to nurture student well-being
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