Medical trainees at the University of Colorado School of Medicine staged a rally and submitted a petition for collective bargaining rights after nearly a year of unproductive negotiations. Critics argue that the administration's refusal to bargain in good faith, including reneging on promised salary increases, undermines fair labor practices and workers' rights.

On February 14, 2025, the University of Colorado School of Medicine agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Do No Harm, resulting in the removal of a race-based scholarship that had excluded white and Asian American applicants. The change not only renamed the scholarship but also opened eligibility to students of all races, marking a significant move towards more inclusive educational practices.

After a lawsuit alleging discriminatory, race-based eligibility requirements, the University of Colorado School of Medicine revised its scholarship policy by removing the racial criteria from its Underrepresented Minority Visiting Elective Scholarship, renaming it as the Radiation Oncology Visiting Elective Scholarship.

Medical residents and fellows at the University of Colorado School of Medicine are seeking union recognition to secure collective bargaining for better wages and benefits. While the school initially signaled support by highlighting increased stipends and benefits, it ultimately deferred the matter to the CU Board of Regents, which has so far been reluctant to grant union recognition.

Medical residents and fellows at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, represented by the Housestaff Association, have repeatedly requested collective bargaining rights to address long working hours and comparatively low effective pay, but the institution has consistently rebuffed their efforts, denying them formal union recognition.

University of Colorado School of Medicine officials expressed disappointment with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on race-based admissions and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in response. Internal FOIA-obtained emails show that key officials and deans planned immediate communications and steps to emphasize a holistic admissions process that supports diverse student recruitment.

Officials at the University of Colorado School of Medicine reaffirmed their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in response to the Supreme Court's ruling banning race-based admissions policies. Internal emails and public statements indicate that, despite legal challenges, the school is actively pursuing measures to maintain and enhance a diverse student body through holistic review processes and targeted recruitment strategies.