President and CEO

Core Institutional Values

As we explore new frontiers of biomedical knowledge, we continue to be guided by the core values of our institution.

We value collaboration. Therefore we:

• Work together across organizational boundaries and with external partners to fulfill our mission, furthering our commitment to excellence.
• Foster faculty and community partnerships to leverage our knowledge and assets to address public and community health concerns.

We value integrity. Therefore we:

• Adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior.
• Strive to be fair, equitable, and professional.

We value excellence. Therefore we:

• Recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff of the highest quality.
• Enroll outstanding students and ensure they reach their potential.
• Attract exceptional residents, fellows, and postdoctoral fellows.
• Provide a supportive environment and resources to foster excellence.

We value creativity and innovation. Therefore we:

• Encourage discovery, critical thinking, and multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Maintain an environment which encourages and rewards creativity and advances the boundaries of knowledge through discovery.

We value personal and professional growth. Therefore we:

• Provide an environment that inspires and leads our students and trainees to success in a rich diversity of career pathways.
• Support our students, trainees, faculty and staff, in self-directed and life-long learning and the opportunity to achieve their professional goals. 

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