CU Anschutz School of Medicine (University of Colorado School of Medicine)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

CU Anschutz School of Medicine provides comprehensive, lifelong, interdisciplinary medical education, research, and patient care through state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to health equity.

Target Customer

Prospective medical students, current medical students, residents and fellows, healthcare professionals seeking advanced education, researchers, and educators.

Key Differentiator

State-of-the-art laboratories for discovery and innovation; comprehensive, interdisciplinary lifelong learning; explicit commitment to decreasing health disparities and increasing health equity; curriculum designed to accelerate early clinical exposure and meaningful patient engagement; integration of education, research, and patient care across multiple campuses.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need for early clinical exposure and meaningful patient engagement in medical education (new curriculum introduced in 2021 to get students into clinical settings earlier).
2Need to address health disparities and increase health equity within healthcare education and practice.
3Need for interdisciplinary, lifelong learning across health professions and robust research infrastructure to support medical education and patient care.

Key Features

1MD program with updated curriculum emphasizing early clinical exposure and community engagement (social determinants of health).
2Wide range of degree programs and tracks (Doctor of Physical Therapy; Master of Physician Assistant Studies; Master of Science in Modern Human Anatomy; Master in Medical Science; Genetic Counseling; PhD programs; etc.).
3Multimodal education with regional campuses and programs (Fort Collins Regional Campus, Colorado Springs LIC Program, Rural Program).
4Mentored Scholarly Activity, tracks, and capstone projects integrated into the curriculum.
5Integrated focus on health equity and community engagement across education, research, and patient care.

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs
2Manager of Admissions and HOPE
3Admissions Principal Professional

Client Results

1The program is described as having state-of-the-art laboratories and a large, research-focused environment (evidenced by funding and faculty scale).
2CU Anschutz/University of Colorado School of Medicine reports $646 million in research grants awarded in FY2024.
3CU Anschutz School of Medicine is recognized for having 5,000+ full-time faculty as of FY2024.
4The Physician Assistant Program is ranked #3 in the U.S. according to U.S. News & World Report.

Competitive Advantages

1Interdisciplinary, lifelong learning model combining education, research, and patient care.
2Access to state-of-the-art laboratories and robust research funding.
3Strong emphasis on health equity and reducing health disparities.
4Multiple campuses and programs offering regional and rural training opportunities.
5High national recognition for certain programs (e.g., PA program ranking).

Key Benefits

1Early clinical exposure and meaningful patient engagement in training.

2Access to extensive research funding and faculty resources.

3Interdisciplinary programs spanning medicine, allied health, and public health.

4Regional and rural training opportunities to broaden exposure and impact.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A medical school offering comprehensive education across the medical education spectrum (MD program and allied health/graduate programs), extensive research activity, and patient care, with a focus on interdisciplinary learning and health equity.

Target Market

Prospective medical students, current students, residents/fellows, healthcare professionals seeking advanced training, researchers, and academic partners.

Unique Value Proposition

Combines comprehensive, lifelong interdisciplinary medical education with state-of-the-art research facilities and a strong commitment to health equity, enabling leaders in medicine and health care who are prepared for diverse communities.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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