Vision, Mission & Values

Rooted in a shared vision, mission and set of values, we are driven by a commitment to serve our community through excellence in medical education and training. These guiding principles unite our students, faculty and partners, inspiring collaboration, compassion and innovation as we work together to improve health outcomes and build a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Zoom image: The strategic framework consisting of five elements that are critical to achieving our department's goals. Pyramid with vision, mission and strategic pillars.

The strategic framework consisting of five elements that are critical to achieving our department's goals.

3Ps

The 3Ps at the top of the pyramid represent who we serve and why we exist:

  • Patients – both our clinical patients and our research patients
  • Partners – this extends across our clinical, education and community partners
  • People – both our faculty and staff

Vision

To become a world-class leader in health care transformation.

Mission

We will transform health care by providing exceptional clinical care, conducting innovative research, training the next generation of transformational health care professionals, and addressing the needs of our community.

Values

  • excellence
  • innovation
  • collaboration
  • community engagement
  • health equity

Strategic Pillars

  • clinical
  • research
  • education
  • faculty and staff development
  • community engagement
See how our strategic pillars shape our department