UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora
UCHealth is the flagship academic medical center affiliated with CU School of Medicine. Pre-med volunteers and scribes gain exposure to complex cases across virtually every specialty.
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How to Get Clinical Hours in Colorado for Medical School
Build a sustained clinical experience plan across Colorado's academic medical centers, community hospitals, and free clinics.
Colorado hospital systems
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora
One of the top pediatric hospitals in the country. Pre-med volunteers gain exposure to pediatric subspecialties and a research-rich environment.
Denver Health Medical Center
Denver
Denver Health serves a diverse, underserved population in Denver. Excellent for pre-meds who want to demonstrate commitment to health equity and community medicine.
SCL Health / Intermountain Health
Denver / statewide
Intermountain, formerly SCL Health, operates hospitals across Colorado including St. Joseph Hospital in Denver and Good Samaritan in Lafayette.
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs
UCHealth Memorial is the major academic-affiliated hospital in Colorado Springs. Strong for pre-meds in the Colorado Springs area.
Banner Health
Northern Colorado
Banner Health operates hospitals in Fort Collins, Greeley, and Loveland. Strong for pre-meds at CSU and in northern Colorado.
Centura Health / CommonSpirit
Statewide
CommonSpirit, formerly Centura, operates hospitals across Colorado including Penrose-St. Francis in Colorado Springs and St. Anthony in Lakewood.
Free clinics and community care
Colorado has a strong network of free clinics. Denver's Stout Street Health Center, the CU student-run free clinic, and the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Health Centers offer meaningful patient interaction for pre-meds committed to underserved care.