Our Values

Posing for a celebratory shot before Commencement are Dr. Kathy Diemer, assistant dean for career counseling; Dr. Vicky Fraser, chair of the Department of Medicine; Dr. Koong-Nah Chung, associate dean of medical student research; and Jorge Zarate Rodriguez, president of the graduating Class of 2018.
Four core values permeate all that we do in the Office of Education:
- Excellence
- Collaboration
- Scholarship
- Professionalism
In our interactions we strive to be:
- Caring
- Respectful
- Welcoming
- Professional
- Inclusive
In our projects and problem-solving we strive to be:
- Flexible
- Individualistic
- Creative
- Innovative
- Evidence-based
In our work we strive for:
- Competence
- Effectiveness
- Integrity
- Responsibility
In our service we strive to be:
- Responsive
- Receptive
- Supportive
- Helpful
- Timely
In our communication we seek:
- Clarity
- Engagement
- Connection