Signature and Affiliate K-12 Programs


CU Pre-Health Scholars (CUPS) Program High School Track

The CU Pre-Health Scholars Program (CUPS) High School Track serves grades 9th through 12th and exposes scholars to high-impact events, research, STEAM, and Healthcare careers. At the same time, preparing our scholars to be competitive applicants for post-secondary education and matriculation into professional health careers or graduate school programs.  

Contact: Jessica Luna Garcia | jessica.lunagarcia@cuanschutz.edu CUPS


CU Pre-Health Scholars (CUPS) Program Middle School Track

The CU Pre-Health Scholars Program (CUPS) Middle School Track serves grades 6th through 8th and exposes scholars to high-impact events, research, STEAM, and Healthcare careers. At the same time, preparing our scholars to be competitive applicants for post-secondary education and matriculation into professional health careers or graduate school programs.  

Contact: Sothary Chea | sothary.chea@cuanschutz.edu CUPS


Denver STaRS

This program provides positive exposure to the Anschutz Medical Campus for high school students to explore internship opportunities in STEM, healthcare, and research professions.

Contact: CUPs | cups@cuanschutz.edu | Denver Stars Interest Form


​Combined BA/BS-MD Program​

The BA/BS-MD degree program​ is a partnership between CU Denver College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the CU School of Medicine. The purpose of the program is to assemble outstanding students from broadly diverse backgrounds that are committed to serving the health care needs of Colorado.  Being accepted into the program and completing the requirements enables you to have a reserved seat in a top-ranked medical school while having the freedom to explore other interests during your exciting college years at the Denver Campus and the Anschutz Medical Campus.​
 

Contact: Trishia Vasquez | Trishia.Vasquez@ucdenver.edu | BA/BS-MD


Combined BA/BS-DDS Program

The BA/BS-DDS degree program at the University of Colorado Denver and CU School of Dental Medicine at Anschutz Medical Campus aims to promote the diversity of dental professionals practicing dentistry in Colorado and to better serve the health care needs of the State of Colorado by assembling and educating students from broadly diverse backgrounds. Applicants must be Colorado residents who are interested in serving the health care needs of Colorado as dentists. 

Contact: Trishia Vasquez | Trishia.Vasquez@ucdenver.edu | BA/BS-DDS


The Medical Career (MC2) Collaborative Program at Children's Hospital

The Medical Career Collaborative (MC²) program propels high school students toward careers in healthcare through hands-on experiences and professional development opportunities. MC² focuses on recruiting students from groups that are under-represented in the healthcare workforce. This group of high-achieving young people typically consists of students of color and students from low-income backgrounds; the students come from schools all around the Denver Metro area. 

Contact: Haley Couch | Haley.Couch@childrenscolorado.org Medical Career Collaborative