The mission of the College of Medicine is to promote professional excellence, unfold knowledge of human life processes both in health and illness, encourage preventive health behaviour, promote a healthy lifestyle, inculcate social accountability, instil global health issues, blend scholarship and service, follow a path of life-long learning through training in research and academic development, and share such learning with all those who come in contact, especially the community.

To be recognized internationally for its excellence in medical education, medical research, patient care and community service.

The College of Medicine, to lead the rapid advances in science and technology, will:

• Develop and maintain high quality educational methods to train 

   academics, tutors, clinicians, researchers and scientists.

   

• Achieve excellence in safe, high-standard patient care.
• Enhance research culture and exploit on the strengths of diverse and talented staff to apply advances in research that improve human health.
• Lead and optimize health care initiatives that improve health of our community.
• Maintain high ethical standards and integrity in decision-making.
• Promote collegiality within the working environment.

The KU College of Medicine is committed to:

• Collaboration with colleagues and communities.
• Respect and open communication.
• Emphasis on our students, staff, and patients.
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Teamwork.

• Education & Training
• Basic science and translational research
• Clinical Care and Service
• Community Partnership