June 3, 2026

The latest issue of Colorado Medicine highlights the growing challenges facing rural health care — and the critical role all physicians, including those on the Front Range, can play in sustaining access to care across the state. Get a sneak peek at the virtual issue; your print copy should reach your mailbox this week.

Also in this issue:

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Student loan debt dominates financial priorities, even for doctors already in practice. In a recent survey, 79 percent cited paying off debt as their top goal, and among those actively paying it down, 88 percent said student loans are the primary burden. The pressure doesn’t simply fade with a higher income: 37 percent of doctors who struggle to balance loan repayment with other financial goals are already in practice, and 71 percent rated their financial confidence at a 3 out of 5 or lower.

Join the Colorado Medical Society for a live webinar Tuesday, June 23, 6–7 p.m. focused on tackling student debt and building a strong financial foundation, especially on the cusp of changes that take effect on July 1 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Can’t attend live? Register anyway to receive the on-demand recording.

This interactive session offers practical, physician-focused guidance on managing student loans while planning for long-term financial success. Topics include updated repayment strategies, budgeting basics, risk management (insurance, tax, and legal considerations), and investing fundamentals such as Roth IRAs and tax-advantaged growth.

Residents, fellows and faculty physicians are invited to unwind and connect at a casual mixer hosted by the Colorado Medical Society (CMS) and Mile High Medical Society on Tuesday, July 7, from 5–7 p.m. at Milieu Fermentation on the Anschutz campus.

This relaxed evening offers a great opportunity to network with peers, meet physician leaders, and learn how organized medicine supports trainees now and in your future career, all while enjoying complimentary food from El Meson de Liz. CMS membership is free for residents and fellows, and this event is a perfect introduction to the community and resources available to you. 

Residents, fellows, and medical students: Don’t miss your chance to showcase your research at the Colorado Medical Society research poster competition, held in conjunction with the CMS Annual Meeting, Sept. 18-20 in Vail.

Share your work with physicians from across Colorado, build your CV, and compete for awards in a supportive, statewide forum. To participate, submit your abstract and authors by Sept. 1 (email [email protected]). Posters will be set up Friday and viewed and judged Saturday. Registration is affordable for trainees, and some programs or schools provide travel funding — be sure to check with yours. This is a valuable opportunity to present, connect, and advance your career. Register today for the Annual Meeting and plan to present your poster!

It's not too late to grab your seats for a cool summer concert at Levitt Pavilion with physician friends and family and food and drink, sponsored by the Denver Medical Society Foundation, Colorado Medical Society and Metro Denver medical societies.

Sunday, June 7, 2026
Doors open at 4 p.m.

Learn all the details and register here:  Eventbrite Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert

Questions? Contact DMS Executive Director Ginny Castleberry at [email protected].

Registration is open for the Colorado Rapid Response Opioid and Pain Management ECHO, a six-session virtual series designed to help physicians and other clinicians strengthen their approach to managing chronic pain and long-term opioid therapy. Through practical, case-based learning, participants will gain strategies to safely care for patients receiving controlled substances, especially during disruptions in care. Topics include high-risk prescribing, overdose prevention, opioid and benzodiazepine tapering, recognizing and treating opioid use disorder, and using prescription monitoring tools effectively.

This program runs June 10 through July 15, 2026, and is open to Colorado-based clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists. Participants can earn free CE credits (1.5 per session) while building skills they can apply immediately in practice. Take advantage of this valuable, no-cost learning opportunity to enhance patient safety and improve care.

The Copic Humanitarian Award has recognized more than 50 volunteer physicians across seven states who make a meaningful impact beyond their daily work—whether serving underserved populations or supporting rural health care.

Each year, Copic honors a physician who selflessly volunteers outside of their practice. The recipient directs a $10,000 donation from Copic to a Colorado-based health care 501(c)(3) organization.

Know someone deserving? Submit a nomination at copic.com/humanitarian-award by Aug. 15, 2026.

Summer is just around the corner, and a exclusive partnership between the Colorado Medical Society and KinderCare will bring to life unique summer camp experiences for members and their practice staff.

Champ Camp Great Outdoors are open for enrollment in specific areas. These summer camps offer full-day care throughout the summer for your community’s adventurers ages 5 to 12. These camps are an inspiring place where kids can dive headfirst into new interests and meet their next best friend through nature-focused program at Champ Camp Great Outdoors.

Tuition Benefit applies to all Great Outdoors Camps for physicians or practice staff to use! Enter code KCLCPARTNERS at checkout.

To learn more about each unique location’s offerings and for a parent to sign up their child(ren), follow the link below.

Colorado Medical Society partners with Copic Financial and BuddyIns, specialists in long-term care planning, to bring actively practicing CMS members an additional voluntary long-term care benefit with life insurance through Transamerica. If you missed the live June 2 webinar, you can watch it on-demand here. This is a unique benefit exclusively for Colorado Medical Society members. Enrollment closes June 30, 2026.

Physicians entered the practice of medicine to treat and care for their patients, to be their patients’ strongest ally, and to give both personal and physical attention to those that they treat, and the Colorado Medical Society is spreading this message through the Your Care is at our Core campaign that aims to rebuilt trust between the public and physicians. 

Read more about Your Care is at our Core here and share your story to be used in CMS publications.

The biggest change to federal student loans in a decade - and it affects you. 

On July 1, 2026, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshapes how doctors borrow, repay, and qualify for forgiveness on federal student loans. Whether you're starting school this fall, are mid-program, in residency, or finishing your first attending year, your plan may need to change. 

Take control of your student debt with a free Zoom webinar from Panacea Financial, a CMS Partner in Medicine, June 11, 6 p.m. MT. This webinar, designed specifically for physicians in training and early career, will break down today’s evolving repayment landscape, help you evaluate your options based on your career goals, and highlight opportunities like refinancing to potentially lower payments or simplify your loans. Panacea Financial offers practical, physician-focused guidance to help you avoid common pitfalls and make smarter financial decisions. Don’t miss this chance to gain clarity and confidence in your repayment plan—register to attend live or receive the on-demand recording.

Panacea Financial is a division of Primis Bank. Member FDIC

Orthopedic Clinic Space Available for Lease at Boulder Community Hospital Campus

Clinic space available to lease on campus at Boulder Community Hospital - in the Riverbend Complex, corner location.  Partial or full week space available.  2-5 exam rooms, front desk and waiting room, physical therapy space, xray room, casting/DME room in a functioning orthopaedic surgery clinic space.  Prime location on top/2nd floor with elevator and stairs access.  Parking right outside.  Call for more information - 303-665-0286, hit option 4 for a staff member.

Family Medicine Office Space & Practice Opportunity – Lafayette

Established family medicine physician (30 years in practice) offering flexible opportunities in a unique, patient‑friendly office setting located in a renovated home in Lafayette. Available options include rental of two treatment rooms (approximately $900/month per room), with additional space for reception and storage.

Opportunity to see existing patients while building your own panel, with most major insurances accepted (excluding Medicaid). Ideal for a physician seeking a gradual transition—also includes potential purchase of a well‑established practice with 2,000–3,000 patients.

Contact for more details: 303-588-4740 [email protected]

Denver counseling center seeking physicians to join their Board

Maria Droste Counseling Center is seeking board members to join our growing organization. We are a Denver-based nonprofit with a mission of providing mental health care for all, ensuring access to high-quality therapy regardless of ability to pay.

Our board plays an active role in shaping strategy, expanding our reach, and helping more individuals and families access care. We’re looking for thoughtful, engaged professionals who want to apply their skills and networks in a meaningful way while gaining leadership experience, expanding their network, and making a tangible impact in our community.

Interested in getting involved? Please complete this brief form.

Do you have a position open at your practice? Space to sub-let? Selling your practice? Place a CMS Community Marketplace ad! CMS members receive the first month free. Contact [email protected] for more information!