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CREATE

Vision

Working Together to CREATE a Healthier World.

Mission

In Surgery, we commit to a Culture that includes, Research that impacts, Education that inspires, Advancement for all, Transformation through innovation and entrepreneurship and Excellence in patience care.

CULTURE that includes

In Surgery, we are creating a Culture that includes. We lead all interactions with mutual respect. We are a diverse, inclusive and collaborative Department of Surgery. We are transparent and accountable with our actions.

RESEARCH that impacts

In Surgery, we are conducting Research that impacts. We pursue research that is strategic and impactful. Our research is practice changing. We engage in research collaboratively and sustainably.

EDUCATION that inspires

In Surgery, we are driven towards Education that inspires. We strive for excellence in all educational interactions. We promote lifelong learning amongst our learners, staff, and faculty. We positively impact the world as a result of surgical education.

ADVANCEMENT for all

In Surgery, We are ensuring Advancement for all. We promote personal wellbeing amongst our learners, staff, and faculty. We prioritize advancement personally and professionally. We empower others and feel empowered to contribute to the larger Departmental vision.

TRANSFORMATION through innovation & entrepreneurship

In Surgery, We are creating Transformation though innovation and entrepreneurship. We cultivate a dynamic ecosystem to enhance transformation. We approach surgery with an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset. We educate future leaders.

EXCELLENCE in patient care

In Surgery, We are committed to Excellence in patient care. We center the patient’s voice. We enhance care at every step of the patient journey. We infuse quality in every step of the patient journey.