Preamble
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston’s [UTMB Health]
mission is to improve health for the people of Texas and around the
world. UTMB is an inclusive, collaborative community of forwardthinking
educators, scientists, clinicians, staff and students dedicated
to a single purpose—improving health. We prepare future health
professionals for practice, public service and lifelong learning through
innovative curricula and individualized educational experiences. We
advance understanding and treatment of illness and injury through
groundbreaking research, in the lab and at the bedside, including
commercialization of such research as appropriate. We deliver skilled
and patient-centered health care. And we continue to shape the
future of health sciences education, research and clinical care by
always asking, “What’s next?”
Mission
UTMB’s mission is to improve health for the people of Texas and
around the world.
Vision
We work together to work wonders as we define the future of health
care and strive to be the best in all of our endeavors.
Values
Our values define our culture and guide our every interaction.
- We demonstrate compassion for all.
- We always act with integrity.
- We show respect to everyone we meet.
- We embrace diversity to best serve a global community.
- We promote excellence and innovation through lifelong learning.