Mission, Vision, Values

Mission

To serve state and regional communities through excellence in teaching the next generation of physicians and scientists, advancing biomedical knowledge, and providing skilled and compassionate clinical care to all.

Our Clinical Mission

To serve as a destination for high-quality, innovative clinical care.

We provide high-quality and innovative clinical care for all patients. We are a model for training healthcare professionals in anticipatory and compassionate care. We ensure that our clinical services are exemplary and forward-thinking.

Our Education Mission

To lead in training highly skilled and compassionate doctors and scientists for the state of Louisiana and beyond.

We lead in medical education by training highly skilled scientists and compassionate physicians who serve Louisiana and beyond. We are dedicated to excellence in educational innovation, teaching, and fostering a learning environment that prepares the next generation of doctors to excel in their professional, ethical, and community service responsibilities.

Our Research Mission

To foster a research environment that appreciates, values, and prioritizes research.

We are committed to being a leader in translational research, advancing knowledge across disciplines and practices to enhance biomedical science and improve patient care for all.

 

Vision

To be a transformative regional leader in patient care, education, and research

 

Values

Excellence

We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards in all we do, constantly challenging ourselves to be the very best, and ensuring every aspect of our work reflects our commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Service

We exist to serve the state of Louisiana. We are committed to the well-being of our students, practitioners, and the broader community. Through every action and decision, we prioritize the needs of those we serve, fostering a culture of care, equity, and responsibility.

Innovation

We embrace a spirit of exploration and creativity, pioneering new practices and advancing our body of knowledge – from faculty and staff to our students and the communities we serve. Our commitment to forward-thinking solutions ensures that we remain leaders in clinical care, education, and research, continuously pushing beyond the status quo.

Compassion

Compassion is at the heart of our approach to healthcare, no matter who we are treating or serving. We are focused on training practitioners who consider the holistic needs of their patients and provide care that is empathetic, comprehensive, excellent, and patient-centered.

Integrity

We conduct our work with honesty, transparency, and accountability. Our relationships with colleagues, students, and the communities we serve are built on trust and mutual respect, working together as partners toward shared goals.

Inclusivity

We are committed to building a fair and inclusive environment for all. This focus enriches our learning culture, improves health outcomes, attracts diverse learners, cultivates multispecialty physicians and scientists, and supports the recruitment and retention of exceptional faculty and staff.

 

Updated October 2024