Independent Medical Review & Disability Claim Evaluation Services
Physician-led, evidence-based medical file reviews, IMEs, peer reviews, and expert consulting for disability insurers, third-party administrators, employers, and legal professionals.
University Disability Consortium is a physician-owned, multidisciplinary network of ABMS board-certified physicians, psychologists, neuropsychologists, nurses, and vocational rehabilitation specialists providing independent medical file reviews, disability claim evaluations, independent medical examinations (IMEs), peer reviews, and expert medical consulting services.
Our specialists deliver objective, evidence-based opinions for long-term disability (LTD), short-term disability (STD), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), workers' compensation, and complex medical claims. With expertise across multiple specialties, we provide timely, defensible medical assessments that support accurate claim decisions and risk management.
UDC brings together a nationwide panel of board-certified physicians representing every major medical and surgical specialty, as well as numerous subspecialties. This breadth of expertise ensures that each case is reviewed by a physician with the appropriate clinical knowledge and experience.
Trusted by insurers, employers, third-party administrators, and legal professionals nationwide..
University Disability Consortium
Founded to meet the growing demand for high-quality independent medical reviews,
University Disability Consortium (UDC) has built a nationwide network of experienced physicians, credentialed nurses, neuropsychologists, psychologists, and vocational consultants dedicated to delivering objective, evidence-based evaluations.
Our multidisciplinary team provides thorough, well-reasoned assessments that address complex medical, psychological, and vocational issues with accuracy, clarity, and efficiency. By combining clinical expertise with responsive service, UDC supports insurance carriers, employers, attorneys, third-party administrators, and other organizations in making informed, defensible decisions.
Our comprehensive services include medical file reviews, independent medical evaluations (IMEs), disability claim reviews, peer reviews, vocational assessments, and expert medical opinions. Every review is conducted with a commitment to fairness, impartiality, and the highest standards of professional excellence.
At UDC, our mission is to provide exceptional consultation and evaluation services that facilitate fair, accurate, and evidence-based decision-making for every client.
- OVER 40 YEARS OF INDEPENDENT MEDICAL REVIEW EXCELLENCE SINCE 1985
- OVER 40 YEARS OF INDEPENDENT MEDICAL REVIEW EXCELLENCE SINCE 1985
The UDC Advantage
Why Organizations Choosing UDC for Independent Medical Review Services
For more than 40 years, University Disability Consortium (UDC) has provided trusted independent medical review, medical peer review, disability evaluation, medical record review, and healthcare consulting services to insurance carriers, employers, attorneys, government agencies, and other organizations nationwide.
Rigorous Medical Review Quality Assurance
Every referral follows UDC's comprehensive medical review quality assurance process, including reviewer credentialing, specialty-based case assignment, report quality review, and final physician approval.
Nationwide Medical Review Services
UDC provides independent medical review and disability consulting services nationwide, combining an extensive network of qualified medical professionals with responsive case management and personalized client service.
40+ Years of Experience. Board-Certified Expertise. Independent Medical Opinions. Rigorous Quality Assurance.
Physician-Owned & Managed
Founded in 1985, UDC is a physician-owned and managed medical review organization committed to clinical integrity, objective analysis, professional ethics, and high-quality medical review services.
Our multidisciplinary network allows us to match each case with the appropriate medical specialty and clinical expertise.
Expertise in Complex Medical & Disability Cases
UDC provides expertise for complex medical reviews, disability claims, medical necessity reviews, functional capacity assessments, occupational and non-occupational disability evaluations, forensic medical reviews, and independent medical evaluations (IMEs).
Board-Certified Physician Reviewers
UDC's nationwide network includes board-certified physicians and medical specialists, as well as psychologists, neuropsychologists, nurses, vocational experts, and other qualified healthcare professionals across numerous specialties and subspecialties.
Independent, Objective & Evidence-Based Reviews
Our medical reviewers provide independent, impartial, and evidence-based medical opinions based on available medical records, accepted clinical guidelines, relevant clinical evidence, and professional expertise. Our goal is to provide clear and defensible medical information that supports informed claims and healthcare decisions.