Mercer University School of Medicine
Mission
 

To educate physicians and health professionals to meet the primary care and health care needs of rural and medically underserved areas of Georgia
 

CORE MISSION AREAS

TEACHING - Excellence in educational programs that graduate caring, compassionate, competent health professionals.

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY/RESEARCH - Discovering new knowledge, integrating and applying knowledge to improve the health status of Georgians.

CLINICAL CARE - Providing high quality, patient-centered, cost effective health care services.

COMMUNITY SERVICE - Reaching out and partnering with neighborhoods and communities

CORE VALUES

COLLABORATION - Working together and respecting each other’s contributions

COMPASSION - Showing empathy and concern for the well-being of others

COMPETENCE - Demonstrating mastery of skills of one’s profession or vocation

EXCELLENCE - Performing at the highest level and exceeding the expectations of those we serve

INTEGRITY - Unwavering adherence to a professional and ethical code of conduct

RESPECT AND HONESTY - Conducting ourselves in a manner that demonstrates the value of each individual

SERVICE - Offering our talents and skills toward betterment of our communities

VISION

To improve access to quality health care and enhance the health status of Georgia residents and to be a recognized leader in educating primary care, rural and community-based health professionals.

Endorsed by MUSM Board of Governors, November 15, 2002

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