University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency
Third in the Nation!
The University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine has been voted the
third best
in the country in the specialty of Family Medicine in 2009 according to
U.S. News
and World Report.
We invite you to become a part of a department and residency program that is leading the way in teaching and research excellence.
A message from Dan Burke, MD
Program Director
I love training Family Doctors at the University of Colorado Denver and Denver Health Medical Center. The positive aspects of training here
are too numerous to count, but here are some of my favorites.
- Our Residents– Our skilled and dedicated residents carry
the pride of our specialty into our Academic Medical Center. They work side by
side with house staff of all specialties sharing skills, experiences, and
mutual respect. In this University environment our residents are important
role models for students of all health professions.
- Our Faculty – As Program Director I am incredibly
fortunate to have so many outstanding faculty dedicated to educating
residents. Our faculty of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, PA’s, Behavioral
Scientists, Educational Specialists and Pharmacologists have tremendous
strengths in behavior change, advanced obstetrical skills, diabetes, women’s
health, sports medicine, rural medicine, practice management, chronic care,
research, international medicine, community outreach, indigent care,
pediatrics, procedural skills and on and on. Visit the faculty section of our
website to view the breadth, depth and vast experience of this amazing
collection of people.
- Our Department of Family Medicine - The DFM at the
University of Colorado has been a national leader since the beginning of the
specialty of Family Medicine. Under the leadership of Department Chair Frank
deGruy, the department is forging the many skills and relationships that will
make the Future of Family Medicine concepts into a reality. Our residency
enjoys a seat at the center of collaborations between the University of
Colorado, Denver Health and numerous community organizations. The Future of
Family Medicine begins at the University of Colorado’s Department of Family
Medicine.
- Our Staff – The Nursing and support staff of the
Residency and our AF Williams and Lowry clinics provide skilled and dedicated
service to keep our organizations running and provide important educational
experiences for our residents.
- Our Facilities – University of Colorado Hospital and Denver Heath
Medical Center are the premier teaching hospitals for the entire Rocky
Mountain Region. They are dedicated to Excellence in Patient Care, Medical
Education, Innovation and Care of the Underserved. Our residency enjoys the
company of some of the most skilled and dedicated health professionals in the
world.
- Our Location – Denver is a vibrant, culturally rich and
comfortable city. Colorado’s beauty and recreational opportunities are vast.
Family Medicine is a respected and central component to health care delivery
here, making this an ideal place to train and pursue a career in Family
Medicine.
Thank you for visiting our website. Don’t hesitate to
e-mail me directly or any of our faculty, residents or staff if you would
like more information about us. Thank you for considering sharing your Future in
Family Medicine with ours.
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