UW School of Medicine Mission, Vision & Values

UW MEDICINE MISSION STATEMENT

UW Medicine has a single mission: To improve the health of the public. The 30,000 members of our community advance this mission through the excellence of their work in patient care, medical education and research.

UW SCHOOL OF MEDICINE VISION STATEMENT

We lead the transformation of health and healthcare through collaborative discovery and education, aspiring to create just, equitable, and healthy communities in the WWAMI region and beyond.

CORE VALUES

  • Collaboration
  • Curiosity
  • Empathy
  • Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
  • Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Service

 STRATEGIC GOALS

  1.  Each of us feels valued, has a sense of belonging, and is supported on pathways for growth.
  2. The School of Medicine and our clinical enterprise are seamlessly integrated to provide exceptional clinical care to all people.
  3. Learning environments are inclusive and supportive, preparing learners to thrive in their chosen careers.
  4. Research excellence drives inquiry and discoveries, advancing equitable prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease worldwide.
  5. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and well-being are centered in everything we do.
  6. Our training programs meet the local and regional clinical workforce needs.
  7. We are leaders in breaking down barriers and building collaborative partnerships.

Approved: August 2024;

Contact:Educational Quality Improvement (eqi@uw.edu)