Mission & Values
At the University of Virginia, we are a community with shared principles that shape the way we live and work:
Our Mission: To provide excellence and innovation in the care of patients, the training of health professionals and the creation and sharing of health knowledge.
Our Vision: In all that we do, we work to benefit human health and improve the quality of life. We will be:
- A community of caring people committed to our patients, our neighbors, and each other and committed to the professional development of our staff and faculty
- The provider of the best complex clinical care in Virginia and surrounding states, with national recognition in selected areas
- A highly effective organization which is committed to providing exceptional service to our patients
- A model of creative teaching and learning
- An organization dedicated to discovery and the application of innovative science
Our Values: This institution exists to serve others, and does so through the expression of our core values:
- Respect: To recognize the dignity of every person
- Integrity: To be honest, fair and trustworthy
- Stewardship: To manage resources responsibly
- Excellence: To work at the highest level of performance, with a commitment to continuous improvement