Karin Van Baak
About Karin Van Baak
Karin Van Baak is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Sports Medicine at the University of Colorado. She has extensive experience in sports medicine and family practice, having worked in various medical roles since completing her education in medicine and biology.
Work at University of Colorado
Karin Van Baak has held multiple positions at the University of Colorado since 2016. She serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, specifically within the Division of Sports Medicine. In addition to her academic role, she works as a Family Practice Physician at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She also fulfills the responsibilities of Team Physician at the University of Colorado Boulder, contributing to the health and performance of student-athletes.
Education and Expertise
Karin Van Baak completed her undergraduate studies at Calvin University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) in General Biology from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education in medicine at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She then obtained her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from The University of Connecticut School of Medicine, completing her studies from 2010 to 2012. Her medical training includes a Family Medicine Residency at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus from 2012 to 2015 and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Minnesota Medical Center from 2015 to 2016.
Current Role as Sports Medicine Physician
Since 2018, Karin Van Baak has been working as a Sports Medicine Physician at the CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center in Boulder, Colorado. In this role, she focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related injuries, as well as the promotion of athletic performance. Her expertise in sports medicine is complemented by her academic position, allowing her to integrate clinical practice with teaching and research.
Previous Experience in Family Medicine
Before her current roles, Karin Van Baak completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus from 2012 to 2015. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in family medicine, which she applies in her current practice as a Family Practice Physician at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Her background in family medicine enhances her approach to sports medicine, allowing her to address the comprehensive health needs of her patients.