Mission and Vision
Healing humankind, one innovation and one patient at a time.
Here's how we progress toward our lofty goals.
We are a diverse and collaborative community of innovators, educators, healthcare providers, and life-long learners.
We are also committed to creating world leaders in health and biosciences, discovering the basis for health and cures for disease, optimizing health through community partnerships, and healing humankind one patient at a time.
![A group of masked residents and physicians reviewing results on a large digital screen](/sites/g/files/oketem456/files/styles/portrait_360x540/public/media/images/Screen%20Shot%202021-11-23%20at%209.50.38%20AM.png.webp?itok=e56c-wai)
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver leading-edge patient care, research, education, and community engagement.
Our Vision
Our vision is to enable people to live their longest, healthiest lives through our commitment to our mission.
![Audience applauding at the White Coat Ceremony](/sites/g/files/oketem456/files/styles/3_2_480x320/public/media/images/Audience-White-Coat-Ceremony.png.webp?itok=NR3n4_Yv)
![A view of the South Tower of CHS from Switzer Plaza](/sites/g/files/oketem456/files/styles/3_2_480x320/public/media/images/Screen%20Shot%202022-01-28%20at%203.56.04%20PM.png.webp?itok=yZxSdj02)
Research
See Research Themes![Meeting the needs of the community through compassionate care, two students at a local food bank](/sites/g/files/oketem456/files/styles/3_2_480x320/public/media/images/Screen%20Shot%202022-01-28%20at%2012.40.39%20PM.png.webp?itok=L5BlYsOS)
Community Engagement
Community and equity at DGSOM![Doctor and patient in clinic](/sites/g/files/oketem456/files/styles/3_2_480x320/public/media/images/clinical-care-mission-pillar.jpeg.webp?itok=vpUOQ8w7)
Clinical Care
Clinical Care Strategic Plan![Aerial shot of Geffen Hall, a building dedicated to MD Student's on UCLA's south campus](/sites/g/files/oketem456/files/styles/3_2_480x320/public/media/images/Screen%20Shot%202022-01-28%20at%2011.21.43%20AM.png.webp?itok=z4HvJJMe)