The faculty and staff of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of South Florida College of Medicine commit to these values as guides for our decisions and behaviors:
Our Department
In our department, we highly value…
- A climate based on collegiality and openness
- Interdisciplinary efforts
- Bold objectives balanced by fiscal responsibility
- A collective perspective valuing individual opinions and diversity
- The quest for excellence in our individual and collective growth
Our Learners
Our department exists for its learners, so we pledge to them…
- Innovative teaching methods to maximize their professional growth and encourage leadership
- A learning model based on strong mentoring relationships
- A passion for the teaching/learning relationship based on honesty and integrity
- That faculty will be role models for the practice of family medicine
Our Practice
In our clinical practice we pledge to provide…
- The highest quality care using evidence-based medicine
- Patient oriented care with exemplary service
- Cost effective care without compromising patient care quality
- A model of long-term care promoting relationships between patient, staff, clinicians and physician
Our Research
Research is at the center of our intellectual vitality. As such, it will feature…
- Strong contributions to family medicine theory and knowledge
- Substantive findings which are nationally recognized because of their high quality
- Collaborative efforts stemming from a mutually supportive research environment
Our Communities
We recognize that we are part of the local and international community. To them, we vow…
- Responsiveness to their needs
- Leadership in what we do