Cultural North Star
Do What's Right. Make Things Better. Be Kind.
The Cultural North Star (CNS) is a school-wide initiative that embodies who we are and why we're here.
At the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) we are a groundbreaking community of problem solvers, caregivers, innovators, and lifelong learners with a noble mission—to heal humankind by delivering leading-edge research, education, patient care, and community engagement.

What is the DGSOM Cultural North Star?
Values that unite us
We believe that a strong organizational culture is critical to our ability to achieve our mission and vital to our well-being and cohesion as a community. The Cultural North Star helps us build and maintain an inclusive, mission-driven culture by mapping our decisions, actions, and interactions to a shared framework.
Do What’s Right

Make Things Better

Be Kind




Contact Us
We welcome all feedback, questions and ideas!
General Inquiries:
Cultural North Star Lead
Connect with Us
If you have questions regarding the Cultural North Star program, please reach out to us.