Mission and Vision Statements

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice

Mission and Vision Statements

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Mission Statement
Together with its partners, the University will be recognized as an established academic health sciences center serving a diverse nation with excellence and innovation in education of health and biomedical professionals, knowledge creation and scientific discovery focused on prediction and prevention of disease, clinical programs, and community service.

College of Health Professions Mission Statement
To prepare exceptional healthcare professionals for leadership and evidence-based practice within a collaborative delivery model through student-centered programs that offer cutting edge curricula.

College of Health Professions Vision Statement
The College will be recognized as the premier center for health professions education through its outstanding graduates, curricular innovation, scholarly activity and community service.

CHP direct its intellectual resources and expertise to improve the quality and quantity of health care and knowledge through education, health promotion, research, patient care, and community service.

Physician Assistant Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Physician Assistant Program is to educate and prepare competent, compassionate, and ethical physician assistant leaders who, as integral members of the interprofessional healthcare team, will provide quality medical care.

Physician Assistant Program Vision Statement

The vision of the Physician Assistant Program is to be recognized nationally as a leader in the Physician Assistant profession through our outstanding graduates, curricular innovations, scholarly activities, and service to the community.

We will achieve our vision by the following guiding principles:

1. Providing excellent didactic and clinical medical education to every student

2. Educating physician assistants to be patient advocates and integral members of the interprofessional team in meeting the healthcare needs of all

3. Promoting scholarly activity as a process of professional self-study and renewal

4. Providing and encouraging continuing education for physician assistants at all levels of training and experience

5. Serving our community by meeting its educational and healthcare needs

6. Developing state and national leaders to serve the physician assistant profession

Core Values

Civility * Diversity * Excellence * Innovation * Integrity * Scholarship * Teamwork