Jodie Backurz, MD
Family Medicine

Education: 

• Bachelor of Science, Language & International Health (Spanish): Emphasis in Health Administration from Clemson University, Calhoun Honors College 
• Faculty Scholarship Award Recipient 
• Doctor of Medicine from Medical University of South Carolina (2018 – 2022)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 
• Gold Humanism Honor Society
• College of Medicine Dean’s Scholarship Recipient 
• Yellow Belt Six Sigma
• Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Performance in Leadership for Care of the Underserved, CARES clinic 
• Family Medicine Residency at North Colorado Family Medicine (2022 – 2025)
• Impatient adult and pediatric medicine, high risk obstetrics, and newborn nursery outpatient clinic – with ongoing continuity of care for the underinsured and uninsured patients. Large immigrant and refugee population from Sunrise Community Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center.

Licensure:

• Colorado Physician License (2023 to present)
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics), and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Professional Interests: 

• Immigrant and refugee health, women’s health, prenatal care, HIV and Hepatitis C Care, healthcare in resource limited settings healthcare advocacy, community engagement.

Meet Doctor Jodie Backurz!

Dr. Jodie Backurz is a family medicine physician dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care to patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society in recognition of her academic excellence and commitment to patient-centered care. She completed her Family Medicine residency at North Colorado Family Medicine, gaining extensive experience in inpatient adult and pediatric medicine, high-risk obstetrics, newborn care, and continuity clinic services.

Dr. Backurz has a strong background in caring for underinsured, uninsured, immigrant, and refugee populations through her work at North Colorado Family Medicine. Her professional interests include women’s health, prenatal care, HIV and Hepatitis C care, and healthcare advocacy in resource-limited settings. She is certified in BLS, ACLS, ALSO, and NRP, and is committed to community engagement and improving access to high-quality healthcare.