As a department, we believe that our daily actions, interactions, and decisions will reflect:

These are dynamic times for medicine. The exciting strategic changes made in the organizational structure of the College of Medicine, our academic health centers, and Department over the past decade reflect our positive response to that challenge. 

Program Goals

o        To provide you with the knowledge and skills to be an excellent physician in any setting.

o        To incorporate biological, psychological, social, economic and cultural perspectives into the care of your patients.

o        To maximize your ability to positively influence the health of your community.

o        To create a learning environment with the curricular flexibility and support you     need to reach your full potential as a physician, individual, and community member. 

Respect

We recognize that all who work in or come into contact with our department have value and dignity. All are worthy of respect.

Compassion

We believe that our professions, our disciplines, our department, and our programs exist because we genuinely care for those who are in need.

Integrity

We understand that honesty, diligence and truthfulness underlie all authentic and meaningful human interactions.

Fidelity

Our relationships with learners and with our patients are based upon trust. It is a relationship that is selfless, altruistic, and loyal.

Optimal Health for All

We believe that optimal health enables individuals, families and communities to function to the best of their ability within their environments. We believe that health care is a fundamental human right.

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