The following statements were developed collaboratively as hundreds of learners, staff and faculty submitted more than 1,030 comments in focus groups and surveys from January through June, 2020. They were endorsed by the Dean’s Leadership Team and Dean Robert N. Golden, MD in August and released in September 2020. Final language is also included on our public-facing website.
Mission
Together, we are advancing health and health equity through remarkable service to patients and communities, outstanding education, and innovative research.
Vision
Healthy people. Healthy communities.
Values
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- Integrity and Accountability – Every person, every action, every time.
- Compassion – Treat all with kindness, understanding, and empathy.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity – Advance health and health equity by respecting the rights, dignity, and differences of all.
- Excellence – Strive for the very best in all we do.
The School of Medicine and Public Health underwent a major strategic initiative called Vision 2020 to create a new vision statement, and to provide an opportunity to reflect on our mission and values.
All members of the SMPH community were invited to participate in a survey and in focus groups. The school’s leadership used the results of these activities to draft mission, vision, and values statements, which were circulated widely for comment. A new mission statement, vision statement, and updated values were finalized in August.
In this section
Strategic Framework Initiative
Subsequently, in 2022-23 a new Strategic Framework was developed as a school-wide effort. Learn more about the Strategic Framework pillars