As a public institution dedicated to the discovery, dissemination, and application of scientific knowledge, the Medical College of Georgia values leadership, social responsibility, compassion, diversity, professionalism, partnership, and excellence. 

LEADERSHIP.  As the only academic institution in the State of Georgia dedicated exclusively to the health sciences, the Medical College of Georgia leads the way to better health, more effective diagnosis and treatment of disease, and improved models of care through superior educational programs, cutting edge research, and compassionate clinical care. The success of the institution rests on the shoulders of our faculty and staff; therefore, we value mentorship and the development of leaders. 

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.  As the state’s public health sciences university, the Medical College of Georgia values social responsibility. Our faculty, staff, and students recognize and embrace our duty of service to the citizens of the state of Georgia. 

COMPASSION.  As a community of healers, teachers, and discoverers, the Medical College of Georgia values compassion. Empathy, grace, and humanity characterize the interactions of our faculty, staff, and students with the citizens we serve and with each other. 

DIVERSITY.  As an institution of higher education, the Medical College of Georgia embraces diversity and is committed to be an agent for social, cultural, and economic change and growth. Our faculty, staff, and students comprise a community that reflects the diverse mix of citizens living and working in Georgia. 

PROFESSIONALISM.  As a team of professionals bound by ethical conduct, trust, mutual respect, and shared goals, the Medical College of Georgia exemplifies professionalism and collaboration in all endeavors. Our faculty, staff, and students dispatch their duties with a spirit of collegiality and the highest of ethical standards. 

PARTNERSHIP.  As a campus community with shared goals, the Medical College of Georgia values partnership with our colleagues and constituents within the institution and beyond. Our faculty, staff, and students advance the mission with spirit of collegiality and embrace a strong commitment to collaboration in our administrative endeavors, our educational programs, our research, and our provision of patient and family centered care.

EXCELLENCE.  As an organization with a mission of improving health and reducing the burden of illness in society, the Medical College of Georgia values excellence through superior performance. Our faculty, staff, and students focus on our core purpose and exceed the high expectations placed upon us by the citizens we serve.

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