Mission

Our mission is to provide excellence and innovation in the care of patients, the training of health professionals, and the creation and sharing of health knowledge.

Gastroenterology-Hepatology Fellows and Faculty 2012

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.

Values

This institution exists to serve others, and does so through the expression of our care 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.