110 The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Faculty Vision
To be nationally and internationally recognized leaders investing in education, research and service, making important contributions to Health.
Faculty Mission Statement
Dedicated to the optimization of health through scholarship and leadership in our education programs, in fundamental and applied research and in the prevention and treatment of illness in conjunction with Alberta Health Services and other partners.
Faculty Educational Mandate
The University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is dedicated to excellence in professional health care education, graduating competent generalist physicians responsive to the health care needs of our communities.
Undergraduate Medical Education: www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/mission.cfm
Undergraduate Dental/Dental Hygiene Education: www.dent.ualberta.ca
Strategic Initiatives
To provide the best environment for continuous learning and inquiry. | |
To be international leaders in advancement and dissemination of knowledge. | |
To create, in partnership with Alberta Health Services, an environment whereby health services delivery and the academic functions of teaching and research are optimized and of highest quality. | |
To create an environment which promotes respect, creativity, and recognition of all staff, students and residents. | |
To establish and maintain partnerships that advance our mission. | |
To maximize and efficiently utilize resources to achieve our mission. |
Values
Scholarship: We discover, interpret and disseminate new knowledge that promotes and restores health. | |
Respect, Compassion and Caring: We use these ideals to guide how we teach our students, care for our patients and work with our colleagues. | |
Integrity: We carry out our responsibilities to our patients, our students and our colleagues, maintaining the highest moral standards. | |
Excellence: We conduct our teaching, research and patient care, in accordance with the highest international standards. | |
Partnership: We work with our partners in education, research and health care for the greater good of the community. | |
Stewardship: We use our resources wisely. |
Faculty Overview
In striving to realize its vision and to fulfill its mission, the Faculty contributes to the academic environment of the University of Alberta, City of Edmonton, and Province of Alberta. The interdependence of teaching, research, and delivery of health care not only necessitates the scholastic endeavours described herein, but also generates a major economic impact on the communities encompassed. A few facts:
In subsequent sections of this document, the departments, divisions and members of staff are listed along with summaries of the various programs offered. The Faculty warmly welcomes feedback and questions and can be contacted as follows:
