Denver Health is a care-delivery system with an academic mission that aligns a community of learners, researchers, and public health professionals to advance health for all.
We are a nationally recognized part of the family of Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Learning Health Systems, and we deliver care built on evidence-based research and patient-centered research. In our learning health system, this research is the engine that generates the high-quality care we give patients every day.
Learn more about our Academic Affairs departments:
- Office of Education
The Office of Education trains more than 2,000 students across 34 health professions, serving as Colorado's second largest graduate medical education site. Working with regional and national partners, the office focuses on resident education, student training, and interprofessional continuing education.
- Office of Research
The Office of Research conducts high-impact, patient-centered research to improve care and outcomes for all patients, including underserved communities. Working with regional and national partners, we engage patients in clinical trials and collaborate across disciplines to discover new diagnostic and technology-driven solutions.
Our Leadership
Yael Schenker, MD, MAS
Chief Academic Affairs Officer
Dr. Schenker has, extensive academic and clinical expertise. Prior to joining Denver Health in 2026, she served as professor of medicine and director of the Palliative Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as associate director for education and training at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
She earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, where she also completed her residency and research fellowship, including time at San Francisco General Hospital.
As a practicing palliative care physician, Dr. Schenker continues to see patients at Denver Health. She leads our research and training efforts through the Office of Education and Sponsored Programs and the Research Office.
