University of Colorado School of Medicine Student Awarded 2025 STFM Foundation Student Scholarships

Madison Martz, medical student at University of Colorado School of Medicine, has been awarded a 2025 STFM Foundation Student Scholarship from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) to participate in the 2025 STFM Conference on Medical Student Education. Madison Martz is a fourth-year medical student, currently applying for Family Medicine residency programs. This highly competitive scholarship is awarded to some of the best and brightest medical students from across the country.

In addition to recognizing a strong commitment to academic family medicine through scholastic, volunteer, and leadership pursuits, this award acknowledges the recipient’s strong potential for a career in academic medicine. Only 20 awards were given for 2025. “The 2025 Medical Student Education Steering Committee congratulates Madison Martz, and University of Colorado School of Medicine” added Dr Mobolaji.

2025 STFM Conference on Medical Student Education

Afolake Mobolaji, MD, MPH, chair of the 2025 STFM Conference on Medical Student Education, added: “All STFM Foundation recipients receive free registration to attend and present a poster at the 2025 STFM Conference on Medical Student Education, scheduled for January 30-Feburary 2, 2025, in San Antonio, TX.”

Madison Martz plans to present a poster at the conference, titled: Evaluation of the Efficacy of the Rural Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) Model in Rural Colorado.

About the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)

STFM is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing a family medicine workforce prepared to serve as the foundation of America’s health care system. STFM members include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, behavioral health specialists, researchers, nurses, health system executives, administrators, fellows, residents, students, and others involved in the education of family physicians.

Medical Education in Colorado

Colorado is home to just two medical colleges, including one allopathic and one osteopathic school. Like schools in other states, both the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine are highly selective, each with their own personality and distinctive qualities.

Comparison of Colorado Medical Schools

• University of Colorado School of Medicine: Located in Aurora, this public allopathic school has an average GPA of 3.8 and an interview rate of 6.8%. It is the site where immunology was founded and the first liver transplant was performed.
• Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Located in Parker, this private osteopathic school has an average GPA of 3.55 and an average MCAT score of 506. It focuses on serving diverse populations, including underserved populations.

Improving Odds of Admission

While no one is guaranteed admission to any medical school, there are certainly ways to increase your chances of getting into a Colorado school. First, you should determine which type of program you want to pursue, allopathic or osteopathic. If you’re applying as an out-of-state student, you’ll need to make your ties to the state and community very obvious. You should be demonstrating why this school, over other medical schools, appeals to you through your medical school personal statement and interviews.