Our Mission

We serve the people of South Carolina and beyond through exemplary biomedical education, transformative research and compassionate care for all.

Our Vision

We are a promise in practice, leading toward a healthier South Carolina and beyond.

Our Values

Excellence: We are committed to achieving the highest levels of personal and professional performance in all our endeavors.

Professionalism: We adhere to the highest standards of behavior guided by the values and practices of our professions.

Collaboration: We partner with individuals, teams, institutions, and communities to enhance the value of our efforts.

Compassion: We are resolute in our effort to relieve suffering and promote fairness.

Belonging: We are committed to building and sustaining an atmosphere of trust and respect in which all people can experience meaningful connections with others and are enabled to thrive and flourish.

Strategic Priorities

The School of Medicine Columbia Strategic Plan (2023-26) focuses on four strategic priorities that will enable us to fulfill our mission to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond through through exemplary biomedical education, transformative research and compassionate care for all.

Priority #1: Create a culture where every individual experiences a palpable sense of belonging, value, and respect, and is enabled to flourish.

Priority #2: Generate transformative educational experiences to prepare our learners to be leading health professionals and scientists.

Priority #3: Build an environment that leads to groundbreaking research, discovery and innovation.

Priority #4: Lead the advancement of health equity in our communities and beyond by optimizing clinical partnerships and strategic alliances.