University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

03/26/2026

We’re still celebrating our incredible students as they take the next step in their medical careers. Watching them open their match envelopes and share that moment with friends, family, and mentors was truly unforgettable.

➡️ Read our recap: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/match-day-2026

03/25/2026

In an ongoing study, CU Anschutz School of Medicine researchers are seeking to better understand the relationship between endometriosis and brain and vascular health.

“If there are differences, we want to pursue why that is,” says Lyndsey DuBose, PhD, the principal investigator in this research ⬇️

People with endometriosis are at a higher risk for stroke and heart disease. A new study from CU Anschutz researchers aims to learn why.

03/23/2026

We are happy to announce that Paul Picton, MB ChB, MRCP, FRCA, has been named chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine, effective September 1.

Picton is an accomplished researcher, educator, and leader, who will contribute to the success of our entire academic community. He will join CU from the University of Michigan Medical School, where he is the David W. Learned Collegiate Professor of Anesthesiology and holds several senior leadership positions.

Read the full announcement: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/picton-anesthesiology-chair

03/20/2026

Nothing beats the energy of ! 🤩 Congratulations to the School of Medicine Class of 2026. It’s easy to celebrate this incredible group! 🖤

03/20/2026

It’s all in the envelope. 😍 We are so proud of the Class of 2026 as they move on to residency!

03/20/2026

Surrounded by family and friends, 180 CU Anschutz School of Medicine students learned where they will be heading after graduation for their clinical-training residencies, on their way to becoming licensed physicians.

"I want to reflect back to you, parents and loved ones, that what I heard from every student who came across the stage was a thank you. The full circle of pride and gratitude is something that we will see over and over again in their careers of medicine," said Shanta Zimmer, MD, executive vice dean for education, in her closing remarks.

Happy Match Day, Class of 2026!

https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/match-day-2026

03/19/2026

Tomorrow is the day! 🤩 In honor of 2026, a few of our campus leaders and physicians shared what their match day meant to them and the all of the emotions that came with it. We are so excited to celebrate with the CU Anschutz School of Medicine class of 2026!

03/18/2026

We're so excited to see everyone at Match Day on Friday! Our School of Medicine celebration will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Marcy and Bruce Benson Atrium of the Anschutz Health Sciences Building.

Visit the Match Day website to read our student profiles, view the event program, and watch the livestream: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/education/education-community/match-day/match-day-2026

03/16/2026

To continue our countdown towards Match Day, last year's graduates share what you can expect. ✉️

03/13/2026

Mountaineer Rob Mahedy found a new sense of community through his journey with bladder cancer.

“You realize how much people really want to help — it helps people to help others,” says Mahedy, 59. “A big part of my journey with cancer was to ask for help and to accept help. Medicine and surgeries were a major part of it, but there's this whole other inspiration of love and humanity that has helped me cope and have a positive attitude.”

Read more about Mahedy's experience at the University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center:

When solo climber Rob Mahedy got diagnosed with bladder cancer, he had to reach out to others for help, including providers at the CU Anschutz Cancer Center.

03/11/2026

Ry Hemond wants to build a career that combines their love of rural medicine with their training in neurology. Matching into a pediatric neurology residency program is the next step on their journey.

“Having done both, I think I have a unique perspective and ability to understand both sides,” Hemond says. “I'm interested in how we can use our resources from CU — or wherever I end up for residency — to build systems that work for those rural hospitals.”

Read more about the experiences that have shaped their path: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/match-day-2026-hemond

03/10/2026

During his undergraduate studies, Josiah Shaw hadn’t considered a life in health care. He earned a degree in engineering and went on to work in the industry for 10 years, but bubbling under the surface was always a desire to do more.

“What led me to medicine, and what has really resonated, is the human connection and the human stories,” Shaw says. “Frankly, I think that's a big part of why I am hoping to match into emergency medicine. It is just like the crucible of human stories. It's such a privilege to get to be there and hear those stories and to be present with people for whatever is bringing them to the department.”

Read his full Match Day profile: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/match-day-2026-shaw