University of Maryland School of Medicine

MISSION

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond. The School is committed to the education and training of medical, MD/PhD, graduate, physical therapy and medical and research technology students. We will recruit and develop faculty to serve as exemplary role models for our students.

VISION

The University of Maryland School of Medicine will achieve international eminence as an academic institution in undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and continuing professional education; basic and clinical research; clinical practice and service; public health and prevention; and responsiveness to its community.

The School of Medicine, in an environment with both rapid scientific and technological advances and economic changes, will be recognized for its excellence and innovation in:

• Education
• Research
• Patient Care
• Community Service

We will accomplish this through the recruitment, development and retention and of talented, culturally diverse faculty, staff, trainees and students utilizing:

• Interdisciplinary Approaches
• Inter-professional Relationships
• Partnerships with our Local and Regional communities
• Collaboration with Industry