Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse Perspectives
We Value Diversity in People and Perspectives
The students, staff, and faculty of CU PT value diversity as a central component of the program’s educational, research, and service missions. Evidence suggests promoting diverse 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
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
Anschutz Medical Campus Diversity Resources
UCCS Diversity Resources